Velma Anderson

Mrs. Velma A. Anderson age 87 of Hiawassee, GA  passed away on February 18, 2013 following an extended illness. She was born to the late Joe and Lonnie (Shook) Arrowood on February 23, 1926 in Hiawassee, GA. She was preceded in death by grandchildren, Timothy Lance and Christy Lance Gibbs. She is survived by her husband, Brownie Anderson, of Hiawassee, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Ted Lance, of Blairsville, GA; Beverly and David Brown, of Young Harris, GA; six grandchildren,  twelve great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 2:00PM from North Mt. Zion Church of God with Pastor Raburne Wilson officiating. Music was provided by Ryan Wilson and Nola Jean Nichols. Pallbearers were: Adam Anderson, Tyler Garrett, Cody Keys, Michael Keys, Chris Keys and Robert Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers were: Jason Barrow, Steven Lovell, David Brown, Danny Brown, Matthew Allen and Jeff Stuart. Interment was in Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.