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OLIVIA FARLEY ANDERSON (Age 88) "Libby"
Widow of the late columnist Jack N. Anderson, passed away in the early morning of May 23, 2015, after a long and slow decline. Libby was born February 17, 1927, in Upland, West Virginia, the third of five children and second daughter of John Dewey and Rachel Henderson Farley. She was a tomboy, once described by her mother as "always outside kickin' up her heels with the boys." She was also an unusually talented genealogist and family historian. Libby is survived by one sister, Elizabeth (Sowards), and all nine of her children: Cheri (Loveless), Lance Farley, Laurie (Anderson-Bruch), Tina (Carmichael), Kevin Northman, Randy Nielsen, Tanya (Neider), Rodney Victor, & Bryan Wesley and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue NW (corner of Harrison Street) Washington, DC on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Potomac/Bethesda Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11700 Falls Road, Potomac, MD on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Roanoke, VA In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James Ferguson Sr. Family Cemetery, Attn: June Lowe, 7562 Mt. Chestnut Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. For additional information, please visit www.josephgawlers.com.
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Rick Addie
June 2, 2015
Anderson family: Mrs Anderson as the only way I knew her was an amazing woman, from unloading groceries for her 40 bags on Friday nights to just hanging out at the Anderson clan. It was a special time of my youth, she was like a second mom to myself Dave Croyder and alike. She was always inviting and kind I will never forget her.
Barbie Howard
May 30, 2015
Sorry I couldn't be there. She was an amazing perosn. Love to you all.
Brad Colton
May 29, 2015
Dear Anderson family, Olivia was such an amazing women who always had a sparkle in her eye with an added little spunk. She will be missed by all. May God's love be with your family as you reflect on her life and contributions to this world. Brad Colton
Zoanne Anderson
May 28, 2015
Dear Anderson cousins, I don't even know what to say.....we are far distant in miles and have rarely associated as a result. I have met your mother but did not get to know her. I am terribly sorry for your loss. It seems like one's self is so tied up in his parents that when the parent passes on, there is a gaping hole left in the soul and it is difficult to fill and soothe. May God bless you all with comfort and for knowing that the time is short until you will be together again in good health and wonderful association. We send you our love, Bruce and Zoanne Anderson family in Kenai, Alaska
May 28, 2015
May the God of refuge and peace be your guide through this difficult time
v
May 26, 2015
'May the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you.'
2 Thess. 3:16
Anonymos
May 26, 2015
I have such fond memories of "The Anderson House" on Burdette Road and Potomac... Between 9 children and Richard Nixon, it was a busy place. It was a fine time in the 70's and the cars we drove. It was hard work keeping up with such energetic crowd.
God will certainly have a spot for this wonderful woman
K. Nichols
May 26, 2015
May all your many wonderful memories of "Libby" be of comfort to you as you await the day when Jesus calls "all those from the grave to come out" and you, like so many others, will be reunited with your dear loved one. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Carol
May 26, 2015
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.
May 26, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in our loving Heavenly Father. "He will become A secure refuge in times of distress." Psalms 9:9
Yolanda
May 26, 2015
May the wonderful memories of her sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. John 6 : 40.
May 26, 2015
My sincerest condolences for the lost of your mother. Take comfort in knowing that she is in peace. (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10)
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