Edwina Ruth Anderson, age 87, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
She was born on May 5, 1934, to her parents Julia and Ed Carpenter of Middlesettlements in Louisville, TN and preceded in death by them. She was preceded in Death by her grandparents, Orpha and Roy "Crowbar" Morton; brothers, Tom Carpenter, and Donald Carpenter all of Louisville, Tn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Anderson Jr. She met him when working at Bank of Maryville. He was the love of her life.
Survivors include: sisters-in-law, Laverne Carpenter, Maria Carpenter, Wanda Hawkins, Brenda Breeden; many nieces and nephews. Edwina's children include, son, William R. Anderson III and wife, Renée, daughter, Gina Anderson, son, Alan Anderson; grandchildren, Josh Anderson, Ashley Anderson Doctor, husband, Abraham, William R. Anderson IV, Marcia Kate Anderson, all of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Lilyanne Anderson, of Maryville, TN, Anderson Martin Doctor, of Atlanta, GA.
Edwina was known as "Winto" to her grandchildren.
Edwina graduated from Friendsville High School with honors, she was also Homecoming Queen in her class and loved people. An outgoing and pretty lady all her life. She was a former spousal member of Green Meadow CC and a member of Jr. Chilhowee Club. Her family came first and she was always readily available to be there for them. Hobbies included: music, square-dancing, and art. When it came to gardening she always had a "green thumb". She loved her plants. Thomas Kinkade was her favorite artist. She was very knowledgeable in antiques, collecting many throughout her life. Her pets, Shih Tzu dogs, Oscar, Muffet, and Gracie gave her great pleasure and were always with her. Edwina always had a smile for you and would help anyone she could, she was a friend to many. She loved all her friends, especially Sherry and David Holloman. Their granddaughter Allie and daughter-in-law, Whitney were always very special to her. Edwina's pretty face and sweet smile will be missed by all.
She was a member of Middlesettlements Methodist Church, then Broadway Methodist, and finally, First United Methodist in Maryville. She was a Christian and we all look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. John 14:1-3. She was a strong woman and relied on her Faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
A special thank you to Jessica at Life Care of Blount County and all the nurses and doctors that cared for her. The family will gather at a private Celebration of life and ceremony at Grandview Cemetery.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 865-983-1000,
She was born on May 5, 1934, to her parents Julia and Ed Carpenter of Middlesettlements in Louisville, TN and preceded in death by them. She was preceded in Death by her grandparents, Orpha and Roy "Crowbar" Morton; brothers, Tom Carpenter, and Donald Carpenter all of Louisville, Tn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Anderson Jr. She met him when working at Bank of Maryville. He was the love of her life.
Survivors include: sisters-in-law, Laverne Carpenter, Maria Carpenter, Wanda Hawkins, Brenda Breeden; many nieces and nephews. Edwina's children include, son, William R. Anderson III and wife, Renée, daughter, Gina Anderson, son, Alan Anderson; grandchildren, Josh Anderson, Ashley Anderson Doctor, husband, Abraham, William R. Anderson IV, Marcia Kate Anderson, all of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Lilyanne Anderson, of Maryville, TN, Anderson Martin Doctor, of Atlanta, GA.
Edwina was known as "Winto" to her grandchildren.
Edwina graduated from Friendsville High School with honors, she was also Homecoming Queen in her class and loved people. An outgoing and pretty lady all her life. She was a former spousal member of Green Meadow CC and a member of Jr. Chilhowee Club. Her family came first and she was always readily available to be there for them. Hobbies included: music, square-dancing, and art. When it came to gardening she always had a "green thumb". She loved her plants. Thomas Kinkade was her favorite artist. She was very knowledgeable in antiques, collecting many throughout her life. Her pets, Shih Tzu dogs, Oscar, Muffet, and Gracie gave her great pleasure and were always with her. Edwina always had a smile for you and would help anyone she could, she was a friend to many. She loved all her friends, especially Sherry and David Holloman. Their granddaughter Allie and daughter-in-law, Whitney were always very special to her. Edwina's pretty face and sweet smile will be missed by all.
She was a member of Middlesettlements Methodist Church, then Broadway Methodist, and finally, First United Methodist in Maryville. She was a Christian and we all look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. John 14:1-3. She was a strong woman and relied on her Faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
A special thank you to Jessica at Life Care of Blount County and all the nurses and doctors that cared for her. The family will gather at a private Celebration of life and ceremony at Grandview Cemetery.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 865-983-1000,
Edwina Ruth Anderson, age 87, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
She was born on May 5, 1934, to her parents Julia and Ed Carpenter of Middlesettlements in Louisville, TN and preceded in death by them. She was preceded in Death by her grandparents, Orpha and Roy "Crowbar" Morton; brothers, Tom Carpenter, and Donald Carpenter all of Louisville, Tn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Anderson Jr. She met him when working at Bank of Maryville. He was the love of her life.
Survivors include: sisters-in-law, Laverne Carpenter, Maria Carpenter, Wanda Hawkins, Brenda Breeden; many nieces and nephews. Edwina's children include, son, William R. Anderson III and wife, Renée, daughter, Gina Anderson, son, Alan Anderson; grandchildren, Josh Anderson, Ashley Anderson Doctor, husband, Abraham, William R. Anderson IV, Marcia Kate Anderson, all of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Lilyanne Anderson, of Maryville, TN, Anderson Martin Doctor, of Atlanta, GA.
Edwina was known as "Winto" to her grandchildren.
Edwina graduated from Friendsville High School with honors, she was also Homecoming Queen in her class and loved people. An outgoing and pretty lady all her life. She was a former spousal member of Green Meadow CC and a member of Jr. Chilhowee Club. Her family came first and she was always readily available to be there for them. Hobbies included: music, square-dancing, and art. When it came to gardening she always had a "green thumb". She loved her plants. Thomas Kinkade was her favorite artist. She was very knowledgeable in antiques, collecting many throughout her life. Her pets, Shih Tzu dogs, Oscar, Muffet, and Gracie gave her great pleasure and were always with her. Edwina always had a smile for you and would help anyone she could, she was a friend to many. She loved all her friends, especially Sherry and David Holloman. Their granddaughter Allie and daughter-in-law, Whitney were always very special to her. Edwina's pretty face and sweet smile will be missed by all.
She was a member of Middlesettlements Methodist Church, then Broadway Methodist, and finally, First United Methodist in Maryville. She was a Christian and we all look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. John 14:1-3. She was a strong woman and relied on her Faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
A special thank you to Jessica at Life Care of Blount County and all the nurses and doctors that cared for her. The family will gather at a private Celebration of life and ceremony at Grandview Cemetery.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 865-983-1000,
She was born on May 5, 1934, to her parents Julia and Ed Carpenter of Middlesettlements in Louisville, TN and preceded in death by them. She was preceded in Death by her grandparents, Orpha and Roy "Crowbar" Morton; brothers, Tom Carpenter, and Donald Carpenter all of Louisville, Tn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Anderson Jr. She met him when working at Bank of Maryville. He was the love of her life.
Survivors include: sisters-in-law, Laverne Carpenter, Maria Carpenter, Wanda Hawkins, Brenda Breeden; many nieces and nephews. Edwina's children include, son, William R. Anderson III and wife, Renée, daughter, Gina Anderson, son, Alan Anderson; grandchildren, Josh Anderson, Ashley Anderson Doctor, husband, Abraham, William R. Anderson IV, Marcia Kate Anderson, all of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Lilyanne Anderson, of Maryville, TN, Anderson Martin Doctor, of Atlanta, GA.
Edwina was known as "Winto" to her grandchildren.
Edwina graduated from Friendsville High School with honors, she was also Homecoming Queen in her class and loved people. An outgoing and pretty lady all her life. She was a former spousal member of Green Meadow CC and a member of Jr. Chilhowee Club. Her family came first and she was always readily available to be there for them. Hobbies included: music, square-dancing, and art. When it came to gardening she always had a "green thumb". She loved her plants. Thomas Kinkade was her favorite artist. She was very knowledgeable in antiques, collecting many throughout her life. Her pets, Shih Tzu dogs, Oscar, Muffet, and Gracie gave her great pleasure and were always with her. Edwina always had a smile for you and would help anyone she could, she was a friend to many. She loved all her friends, especially Sherry and David Holloman. Their granddaughter Allie and daughter-in-law, Whitney were always very special to her. Edwina's pretty face and sweet smile will be missed by all.
She was a member of Middlesettlements Methodist Church, then Broadway Methodist, and finally, First United Methodist in Maryville. She was a Christian and we all look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. John 14:1-3. She was a strong woman and relied on her Faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
A special thank you to Jessica at Life Care of Blount County and all the nurses and doctors that cared for her. The family will gather at a private Celebration of life and ceremony at Grandview Cemetery.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 865-983-1000,
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