Ethel Cecelia "Dolly" Anderson
November 17, 1920 ~ June 9, 2015
Ethel C. Anderson “Dolly”, 94, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 9, 2015 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on November 17, 1920 in Morganza, MD, she was the daughter of the late Eunice Agatha Knott Long and Francis Irving Long. Dolly was the loving wife of the late James Herman Anderson, whom she married on December 28, 1940 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and who preceded her in death on December 23, 1993. Dolly is survived by her many nieces, nephews, great niece, and great nephews. Siblings: Bernice Meehan of Rochester, NY, Anita Russell of Leonardtown, MD, and Estelle Bowles of Loveville, MD. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Benedict Long, Francis J. Long, Nellie Hayden, Gladys Lambert, and Joseph Long. She graduated from Margaret Brent in 1940. Dolly was a homemaker and a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. She enjoyed cooking, quilting and sewing.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father Michel Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Morganza, MD. Pallbearers: Jennings Anderson, Bert Anderson, Frankie Anderson, Joey Bowles, Kenny Russell and Bill Meehan. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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I am going to miss visiting with this sweet, kind lady in the St. Mary’s County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. I never heard her complain . She always said that she was as well as could be expected. I used to love playing cards with her. So long,Dolly,until we meet again.
We lived beside Herman and Dolly for many, many years. They were such pleasant people to know, and we were very close to them. We loved them like family. Dolly made me one of her beautiful quilts, which I will cherish forever. RIP in heaven, with Herman!
Anita, Greg and I are sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest assured, she is in better, more peaceful place.
Dear Aunt Dolly ,I know that you are very happy,now that you are back with Uncle Herman. I have fond memories of family get togethers,and the love that you shared with anyone. For sure a angel watching over all of us.please let gramdma know that I still miss her. But most of all give my father a big hug and kiss from me. Card games and dancing together again. Well miss your kind ways and your smile.
Anita, Estelle and family – so very sad Dolly is no longer with us. She really was one of the sweetest and most gentle souls you could ever met. I feel blessed to have shared the past few years with visits and memories shared. God bless you for your devotion. Your love was without compromise.
Anita and family, Our prayers are with your family. Your wonderful memories of your sister will live on. May knowing that she is at peace and resting with Our Heavenly Father bring your solace. God Bless you.
Dear Anita, Estelle & family, I was saddened
to hear of Dolly’s passing. As you know I was also neighbors of Dolly & Herman years ago. I have fond memories of Dolly as she was always so kind to me & my children. She was an excellent seamstress & whenever I needed her help she was always willing to give me a hand. She will now be reunited with Herman in God’s Kingdom.
Aunt Dolly was a very soft-spoken, kind-hearted lady. I have many fond memories of walking “along the road” to visit with she and Uncle Herman. They too, were my biggest supporters for fundraisers during school days. I will miss her and seeing her at the Nursing Center but, I know she is in a much better place in Heaven and she and Uncle Herman are rejoicing with laughter. God Bless her!
Aunt dolly was one of the sweetest lady’s I knew, my thoughts and prayers go out to grandma Anita and the family. I would of loved to be there at this sad time. God bless this family. Love and miss you all.
God has a new very special angel! Miss Dolly was one of the sweetest and dearest ladies that I’ve ever met. She always had a smile but never a complaint. I am thankful that my Dad and I were able to visit with her over the past year or more while they were at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. She was always so happy to see my Dad come into her room to visit. Estelle and Anita, you both were so good to her and she loved you dearly. RIP Miss Dolly, you will be missed!