Alice Andrews Anderson age 97 of Galax Virginia passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Anderson was born on November 26, 1923 in Galax, Virginia to Charles (Charlie) and Callie Roberts Andrews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Joe L. Anderson and brother-in-law F.H. (Tater) Anderson.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Joe Michael (Mike) and Geneva Anderson of Galax, Virginia; step-grandson Tyler L. Newman and wife Kelsey A. Newman of Mechanicsville, Virginia; sisters-in-law Jan Hugo of Newport News, Virginia; Pearl Anderson of New Castle, Virginia; Shirley Anderson of Galax, Virginia; several nieces, nephews and special cousins.

Mrs. Anderson was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church of Galax. During World War II she was employed by the Grayson County Rationing Board in Independence, Virginia. When TV Cable first came to Galax, she was with them for twenty-four years until she retired.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden and the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral service at the First United Methodist Church. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Mask and social distancing will be required for the visitation and the funeral service.