Edith Avant Anderson

Edith was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Anderson and parents.

Edith is survived by her children: daughter, Linda Jenkins; son, David Anderson (Lynn), son, Lamont Anderson (Peggy) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren and many more beloved friends and family. Edith was always the happiest around family and friends.

Edith was a military housewife and kept the household running while her husband was away serving his country. She loved her family very deeply and was always volunteering to help out in any way she could. Bill always said that he was going to outlive her because he wanted to know at the end, how he turned out with all of her training.

She was a faithful longtime member of Murray Hill Baptist Church and along with her husband Bill, worked with many different age groups and depts. Edith and Bill both loved dancing and are now dancing together with all the other angels in heaven with God.

A visitation will be held for Edith on Friday, April 25th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1373 Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Fl across street from Hardage Giddens Funeral home on Normandy. Open casket will be from 4:00 pm til 4:45 pm then will be a closed casket visitation. Funeral Service will be held at Murray Hill Baptist Church, 4300 Post St., Jacksonville, Fl on Saturday, April 26th at 11:30 am with Interment procession at 1:00 to Hardage Giddens Funeral Home on Normandy. There is a link attached to be able to video stream live service if unable to attend service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Murray Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 4300 Post Street, Jacksonville, Fl. 32205