Thelma Anderson

Thelma “Mammy” Anderson, 90, of Church Hill, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Thelma was born on Boozy Creek and had resided on Harrtown Road until moving to Church Hill. She loved to quilt, having been a seamstress.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Pappy” Anderson; parents, George and Sarah Whitaker; sisters, Hildred Taylor and Vilas Horne; brothers, Ezra Whitaker and Carlos Whitaker; and son-in-law, John Harr.

Survivors include children, Emma Harr, Allen Anderson (Tammy), Kent Anderson (Margi); grandchildren, Thad Carter, Jason Anderson (Audrey), Wesley Anderson (Emma), Nikki (Jason) Clark, Amber Harr, Whitney (Brent) Pippin; great-grandchildren, Sawyer Clark, Emory Smith, Reece Pippin, Rebecca Carter, Corbin Adams; sister, Margaret Grogg; brother, Claude Whitaker.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 1:00-2:00pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Ron Horne officiating. Graveside services will follow at Booher’s Cemetery on Boozy Creek. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.