Edna Anderson

Edna Anderson July 3,1936---September 9, 2023 On September 9th, 2023, Edna Anderson was at home surrounded by family, when she left this earth to join her beloved husband, Robert, and son Marlon in a heavenly home. Edna was born in Jacksonville FL on July 3rd, 1936, the youngest daughter of Louis and Delorese Dixon. She had an older sister Phyllis. She attended elementary school in Jacksonville for a short time and the family attended the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville. Bethel Baptist then and now, is noted to be the principal influence on the spiritual life of Jacksonville’s black community, as well as, the city of Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The sisters moved, with their mother, to Washington DC during the war, to join their aunt Mattie Lee, and cousins Vernelle and Yvonne. After their relocation, Edna attended the DC schools and graduated from Dunbar High School. She continued her education by attending the Bellevue School of Nursing in New York City, where she graduated as an RN and began her career at Women's Hospital in Harlem NY. Edna met the love of her life Robert, who she joyfully married in 1956. The following year, the couple welcomed their first child Marlon, followed by their daughter Lisa, and son Charlton. The young family then moved to Teaneck, NJ where they joined the Presbyterian Church of Teaneck. Upon the birth of their son Jason, Edna became immersed in her family and church life. Mrs. Anderson was a devoted church member who was ordained as a Deacon, and then later as an Elder. She provided hospitality with the food she prepared for the various fellowship events. The hospitality continued through the many acts of caring she provided, that included home and hospitals visitation; extending helping hands; the warm greetings that she gave to visitors who entered the Church. Her Christian witness also went beyond her local church, as she participated in Presbyterian Women, served on Presbytery committees, and gave time and years volunteering with the Loaves and Fishes feeding ministry. Edna enjoyed her free time, and joined a bowling league, attended the Rodda Center for various exercise classes, and regularly went to Bible study with her dear friends "the Ladies who Lunch". She was a warm, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and caretaker. She loved her extended family, her church family, friends and coworkers. Edna is pre-deceased by her father and mother (Louis and Delorese); her sister Phyllis; her dear husband Robert and son Marlon. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, daughter Lisa; her beloved sons Charlton (Collene) and Jason; her grandson Robert (Sade); her granddaughter Cydnee (Marisol); nieces Terri and Alison (Rickey Sr); and nephew Guy. She will be remembered by cousins Robyn (Kevin Sr); Donna(Larry); Linda; Norman; Alfrieda; and a host of extended family and treasured friends.

Edna Anderson

July 3, 1936 - September 9, 2023