Virginia Lee Anderson

Virginia Lee Anderson passed away quietly on August 24, 2016. Virginia was born on September 30, 1926 in Akron, CO to Alva and Anna (Barnhouse) Wright. Virginia graduated from East High School in Denver, CO, as well as Central Business College. While in Denver, she worked for Denver Dry Goods. In Arlington, VA she worked at Cherrydale Christian School.

She and Lawrence E. Anderson were married in Denver. They moved with their children to Arlington, VA in 1961. While in Arlington, they were members of Cherrydale Baptist Church.

Virginia and Larry moved back to Denver in 1983 to care for her parents, and were members of Galilee Baptist Church. Some years following Larry’s death on November 23, 1986. Virginia relocated to Wichita, and then Mulvane, KS to be closer to her daughter.

Virginia enjoyed reading, embroidery, church work, classic movies and volunteer work at the local nursing home.

Her daughter, Deborah Anderson Plaugher, preceded her in death. She is survived by two children, Kathie Anderson Butler of Mulvane, KS and David Alan Anderson of Roanoke, VA, nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Services to be held at Olinger Moore Howard Chapel, Denver, CO on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Visitation at 10:00 am and service at 10:30 am. Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO, Staging Area A at 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Virginia’s name to Galilee Baptist Church, Denver, CO or Cherrydale Baptist Church, Arlington, VA.