Marianna Anderson's Obituary
Oreana – Marianna Anderson, 73, of Oreana, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Marianna was born July 22, 1941 in Charleston, IL. She was raised by her parents, Robert and Rhoda (Hendrix) Royer. She married Jim Anderson on September 19, 1965 in Charleston, IL. She was a member of Life Builders Church of God, Charter Member of Gallery 510, Barn Colony Artist and Decatur Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni Association. She was a professional water color artist and a registered nurse.
She was an amazing woman that was deeply compassionate and caring. Her family, church and friends were so important to her everyday life.
She is survived by her husband of almost 49 years, Jim; her two sons, Kent (Tara) Anderson of Las Vegas, NV and Kevin (Jennifer) Anderson of Oswego, IL; one daughter, Kristin (Tim) Driscoll of Berthoud, CO; one brother, Gary Howlett of Charleston, IL; one sister, Sherri Lynn of CA; four grandchildren, Jordyn, Hannah, Kate and Jens Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her biological father, John Howlett; one brother, Clinton Howlett and one sister, Linda Watson.
Funeral service to celebrate the life of Marianna will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the “Flight Home” ceremony.
Memorials may be directed to Life Builders Church of God or Gallery 510.
The family of Marianna Anderson is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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