Rosemma C. Anderson

Rosemma Catherine Anderson, 86, of London, OH passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 after a recent re-occurrence of breast cancer. She was born April 4, 1930 in Connersville, IN the daughter of George and Ernestine (Hoover) Bertram. Rosie was a graduate of Hagerstown, IN High and attended Nurses Training in Louisville, KY, where she married George Philip Anderson, Jr. M.D. on January 5, 1952. Rosie was a member of the Womens Alliance to the Clark County Medical Society, Buckeye Trails Girl Scout Council, Mercy Hospital and Community Hospital Auxiliary; Christ Episcopal Church where she served on the Altar Guild, ECW President and was the first woman Warden of the church; Young Womens Mission, past Board Member of Clark Memorial Home, London Country Club and many other affiliations. She enjoyed traveling, boating, snow skiing, golf, bridge, sewing, knitting and gardening, but, was most proud of being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Rosie is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, George P. Anderson M.D.; five children Evelyn (Kelly) Kennedy of Memphis, TN, Elaine (Alan) Christ of Santa Barbara, CA, Mary Anderson (Ron) Argo of San Diego, CA, Nancy (Bruce) Blasnik of Stamford, CT, and George (Maria) Anderson III of Bowie, MD; grandchildren Charles and Cate Kennedy, Craig, Doug and Carla Christ, Lisa Argo, Stephanie, Kimberly and Jessica Blasnik, Sarah, Emily and Nicole Anderson; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Jerry, David and Robert Bertram; sisters Phyllis Garry and Roberta Hensley; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Ellen Mae Bertram, Rebecca Garvin and Iona Brown; and a brother George Bertram. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 1:30 PM. at Christ Episcopal Church with The Rev. Margaret Holt Sammons officiating. The family will receive visitors in Guild Room of the church following the service. The family is being served by Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Rosie’s name to Christ Episcopal Church, 409 E. High Street, Springfield, OH 45505 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.