Thelma Allene Inman Anderson

Mrs. Thelma Allene Inman Anderson, 91, of 1029 Mount Herman Church Road, Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Central Continuing Care. Mrs. Anderson was born September 2, 1917, in Surry County, daughter of the late Zeb D. and Nancy Carolyn Love Inman. She was a member of Mount Herman United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Tom Wilson Anderson of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Allene and Robert "Sonny" Joyce of Pfafftown and Margie Ruth Rogers of Rural Hall; four grandchildren, Teresa Ashburn of King, Bobby Joyce of Orange, CA, Deborah Rogers of Rural Hall, and Annette Fishel and husband, Chris, of Rural Hall; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by a son, David Dean Anderson; a son-in-law, A.J. Rogers; five sisters; and two brothers. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Mount Herman United Methodist Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Harry Sherrill and the Rev. Cullon Forrest, and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Central Continuing Care Nursing Home. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Mount Herman United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Carlton Jessup, 1219 Dearmin Road, Westfield, NC 27053.