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Carolyn Anderson Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Ms. Carolyn Elaine Anderson, 53, beloved daughter and sister who resided on South Jackson Street in South Bend, passed away at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2010 in South Bend following a brief illness. Carolyn was born to the union of Claude and Mildred (Seals) Anderson, Jr., in South Bend on May 13, 1957. She graduated from Washington High School and attended Ivy Tech College for two years. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of New Life Ministries. Carolyn loved shopping, cooking and taking her nieces and nephews sledding. Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Anderson; a brother, Larry Anderson; and a sister, Betty Anderson. Survivors left to cherish her loving memory include, her father, Claude Anderson, Jr.; three sisters, Margaret Jean (Albert) Banks and Barbara Nell Anderson, both of South Bend and Lana Renee (Dana) Price of Dallas, Texas; four brothers, Claude Anderson III, Donald Ray (Regina) Anderson, Bruce Edward Anderson and Michael Ray Anderson, all of South Bend; along with a host of aunts, uncles, and 67 nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services for Ms. Carolyn Elaine Anderson will be held at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in Alford's Mortuary with burial following at Highland Cemetery. Viewing will take place in the chapel one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted with Alford's Mortuary, where messages of condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected] c/o: Anderson family.
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Annette (Denny) Scott
July 22, 2010
The Anderson Family,
May God give you the strength and endurance to understand this time of helplessness. Call on Him, he answers all prayers. God Bless..........
ARLETHA GILMORE
July 22, 2010
TO THE ENTIRE ANDERSON FAMILY CHESTER AND I ARE SO VERY TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CAROLYN WAS A VERY NICE LOVABLE PERSON AND WE ARE GOING TO MISS HER WE WANT TO GIVE YOU OUR SYMPATHYS AND TO TELL YOU TO TRY TO BE STRONG WHICH WILL BE HARD BUT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER UPSTAIRS WILL GET YOU THROUGH LOVE THE ENTIRE GILMORE FAMILY
July 21, 2010
DURING YOUR TIME OF NEED MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT. WE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH REMEMBER THE LORD WILL MAKE A WAY.
Glenda Lenard-Johnson
July 20, 2010
The Johnson and Lenard Family send our love and prayers to each and every one of you. We understand how hard it is to lose a Loved One. Carolyn will be well missed by everyone. May God Jehovah keep
you-all in His thoughts as you go through this trying time.
Love Always;
The Johnson Family
(Tune & Ms. Tune)
Belinda Hall
July 20, 2010
To The Anderson Family,
My Love, Prayers and Support to all of you during this time of the loss of a loving sister, and friend. Carolyn will always be remembered and missed.
Love you always,
Belinda Hall & Family
Long Beach, CA
Armando Swanson
July 20, 2010
My condolences go out to the Anderson Family. May the sorrow of your loss be held at bay by the joy she brought to those who knew and loved her.
Jimmy and Nyoka King
July 20, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Keith B. Ivory SR.
July 20, 2010
To The Anderson Family: My deepest sympathy to each one of you during your great time of need, may God comfort and strengthen you one by one.
King
July 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vanessa Hill
July 20, 2010
Carolyn was a beautiful person may you all be blessed & comforted by our lord & savior "JESUS CHRIST"!
Dorinda Bond
July 19, 2010
To the Anderson Family:
I have known you all since we were kids at Emmanual Deliverance. Sis. Anderson and my Mother Josie Watkins served on the Mission and YWCC together. I am sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you in your hour of need. Caroline was a beautiful person. I ran into her in the stores a few times. I love you all. (Dorinda Watkins)
July 19, 2010
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Anderson family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Much Love, Deborah Reed, Johnson.
Barbara & Zeke Wadley
July 19, 2010
To the Anderson Family we express our deepest sympathy. Your loss is heaven's gain; one that the Lord is most proud of.
Alicia Williams
July 19, 2010
To All of the Anderson Family,
Carolyn's smile will remain with us for ever!! She has gone on to make a place and wait for us, for we will see her again. God will bless all who love, believe, and fear him, as long as we keep him in our hearts, just as she did, we will all see each other again!! Hold on! Press on and God Bless!!
The Williams & Moore Family from S. Jackson St.
July 19, 2010
i'm so sorry for your lost, she was a wonderful person to know I will truly miss my freind, may god keep you all.
Mable Campbell
morrell jones
July 19, 2010
to the anderson family my prayers goes out to you in this time of sorrow,may god hold you near,morrell and poonie
Pat Chapman
July 19, 2010
To the Anderson Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Carolyn, We went to school together, One thing I can say Sister Anderson had her Children in church ,and vacation bible school when we were young I pray that God will give you peace and the family.
Geraldine Irby
July 19, 2010
To The Anderson Family: You all have my deepest sympayhy in this time of sorrow. R.I.P. Carolyn
July 18, 2010
To the Anderson Family, I extend heartfelt condolences in your time of loss, God will continue to bless you
Charan (Henderson) Richards
Catherine ellis
July 18, 2010
My your love for the Lord bring the family peace and may fond memories bring a smile to your face.
Kimberly Anderson-Peake
July 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
HOWARD WATFORD
July 18, 2010
I HAVE KNOWN THE ANDERSON FAMILY MOST OF MY LIFE. CAROLYN AND I BECAME FRIENDS DURING CHILDHOOD, WORDS CAN NEVER EXPRESS THE LOSS I KNOW THE FAMILY FEELS,JUST KNOW FAMILY, AS YOU, MY LIFE WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN IT
Carol Watford-Berry
July 18, 2010
To The Anderson Family I am so sorry to hear of your lost Carolyn was a beautiful person Inside and out. Be strong God will see thru this. My oldest Brother Tyrone passed away June 4th I know how you feel to lose your best friend keep God close to you Brother Ray and Ragina stay strong I am praying for you all call me If you need anything. 414-324-3553
HOWARD WATFORD
July 18, 2010
I have known the ANDERSON FAMILY since i was a little kid, CAROLYN has been my life long friend, we spent a lot of good times together. i got real sick one year CAROLYN came to my house and stayed with me for over 2 weeks until i could take care of myself.words will never be enough to say how deeply i and others will miss her. she was not only my friend she is my sister. and i will never forget the good times we had. i will always love you CAROLYN.
July 18, 2010
Dear Family/Friends of Ms Carolyn.
What a lovely lady and what a well accomplished life/mission accomplished. Though you miss her she is in Heaven enjoying New Life with the Lord. We will all reunite again. Keep the oil burning!
Patricia (Fellow Christian)
Mishawaka
July 18, 2010
I pray the lord hold the family tight in your time of need. Shelia and Sherry Carpenter.
ANGELA HASKEL-PORTER
July 18, 2010
I never met you but I know you have such a beautiful smile and I know your loved ones will always hold you close to their heart. I also have recently lost a loved one, my father passed 2 days after fathers day June 22, 2010. My heart and prayers goes out to you the Anderson family and may you find peace and comfort in the Lord knowing that he will get you through this difficult time in your life just as I am leaning on him to get my family through loosing my Father so suddenly.
God Bless You
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