Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Anderson

Dorothy, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on March 16, 1933, in Humboldt, Tennessee, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of John Harvey Jones and Lela Aline Mann-Jones. She was predeceased by her father, mother, and her step-mother, Kathryn Rose Kalis.

Dorothy's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to her family and community. She is survived by her loving children, Kenneth Anderson and his wife Laura, Keith Anderson and his wife Wendy, and William Anderson and his wife Patricia. Dorothy's legacy lives on through her six grandchildren: Jason Anderson (Carrie), Michael Anderson, Brian Anderson (Sara), Rachel Nelson (Kyle), Jennifer Maxam (Joshua), and Kevin Anderson (Cheyenne), as well as her fifteen great-grandchildren, Max, Miles, Mick, Samantha, Lily, Luke, Emily, Connor, Logan, Victor, Everett, Graham, Lilah, Benson, Deacon who brought immense joy to her life.

A devoted sister to Joe Jones (Betty) and Mary Neff (Ed), Dorothy was also a beloved aunt to Debbie VanderHeiden (Tom) and Joe Jones. Her family was her pride and joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

Dorothy graduated from Pershing High School and pursued her passion for helping others by becoming a medical assistant, a career she embraced for twenty-seven years. Her dedication and compassion touched the lives of many patients and colleagues.

For over five decades, Dorothy was a member of the Covenant Community Church, where she taught Sunday school and led the children's choir. Her true calling was teaching and nurturing children, and she was instrumental in guiding many young hearts to love Jesus. Organizing the children's choir was a joy for Dorothy, and her passion for music and faith resonated in every hymn sung by the little children’s choir.

A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for family, and visitation at 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Home located at 24501 Five Mile Rd, Redford Township, MI 48239.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, visitation at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Community Church, located at 25800 Student St, Redford Township, MI, 48239, her family invites all who knew her to join in honoring her remarkable life and legacy. At 12 Noon there will be a Funeral service, followed by a luncheon at 1:00.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Covenant Community Church in memory of Dorothy's love the children she taught.

Dorothy's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the love and support shown during this difficult time. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her, and her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire future generations.