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Dorothy Anderson Obituary
Dorothy "Glenda" Anderson, 81, passed away December 2, 2015 at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She was born April 8, 1934, in Madison, KS, daughter of Floyd "Lloyd" Jesse and Onie Alberta (Allen) Phillips. Glenda moved with her family to Russell, Kansas in 1941 and attended the Russell schools, graduating in 1952.
She married Donald Dean Hall in 1955. They later divorced. Glenda and Verl Anderson were married on January 26, 1975. They moved to Abilene in May of 1976 and Verl passed away on March 26, 2010.
Glenda worked as an Administrative Secretary at Asbury Hospital (Salina Regional Healthcare Center) in Salina for 15 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Abilene, Beta Sigma Phi, and the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
Survivors include a son, Mark Hall of Topeka; daughter, Debbie Rhoton (Bob) of Lawrence; step-son, Doug (Brenda) Anderson of Belton, MO; step-daughter Vicki (Steve) Cathey of Casper, WY; two granddaughters, Lindsey (Corey) Ingram and Leslie (Daniel) Staren; step-granddaughter, Carrie (Matt) Tomc; step-grandsons Brian (Kim) Cathey and Justin (Jamie) Cathey; two great-grandsons, five step-great grandsons, and one step-great granddaughter; brother, Donald (Norma) Phillips; sister, Nancy (Joe) Farni; two nephews and five nieces, additional relatives and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Pat Webb.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and a memorial service will be held at a later time.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First United Methodist Church of Abilene, KS and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
The family would like to thank Dr. Luke Huerter and his staff, Grace Hospice and Presbyterian Manor for their kindness and excellent care.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sharon Rorabaugh
December 13, 2015
The Abilene Girls Night Out Group always enjoyed Glenda's company at our La Fiesta gatherings. She added an extra spark that will be missed by all of us. Having known her was a blessing. With deepest sympathy.
Joanne
December 7, 2015
Deb, Bob, Mark, Les and Linds,
Glenda wouldn't want you to be sad at her passing so close to Christmas, but it's hard not to be when such a bright light has been extinguished forever. She was always so positive! She was a great friend as well as my absolute best research buddy, and I'll never open a genie file again without thinking of her and the great times we had rattling the skeletons in our impossibly intertwined family trees.
Dona Wieden
December 6, 2015
I was living in Meadowlark and was acquainted with Glenda, she was a good friend, very giving and always ready to assist in any way she could.
December 5, 2015
Glenda's patient acceptance of her illness never seemed to make a difference in her ability to be a friend. I am so blessed to have known and loved her. May God bless her family and help them accept their loss.
She was a wonderful friend.
Most sincerely, Pat Tomlinson Roth
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Larry and Anita Ewart
December 4, 2015
Bob, Deb and family-so sorry for your loss. May the fond memories help bring you comfort now and in the days ahead. Keeping you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Josh and Dee Woods
December 4, 2015
Deb and family-
We are praying for you all during this difficult time and sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
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