Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson, age 81, widow of Willie Harvey Anderson of Clay City, Kentucky passed away at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.  Born in Pikeville, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Archie Newell and the late Manda Hall Newell and she was a member of Bowen Church of Christ.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Sherman Ray Johnson; stepson, Darrell Anderson; stepdaughter, Debbie Slone; grandson, Jeremy Adkins; brothers, Luke Newell, Willie Newell and Arthur Newell and her sister, Hazel Gillum.  She is survived by her daughter, Robin (Scott) Mattingly of Lawrenceburg; one sister, Pearl Gillum of West Liberty; eight grandchildren:  William Mattingly, Alicia (Alexis) Johnson, Josh Adkins, Michelle Anderson Tackett, Justin Anderson, Adam Slone, Jessica Slone and Amanda Fraley; 11 great grandchildren:  Kylee Martin, Kayden Parks, Madison Tackett, Avery Tackett, Brooklyn Paige Slone, Ayden Joseph Slone, Taylor Cheynee Slone, Deborah Loreen Slone, Victoria Taylor Cunningham, Casey Cheyenne Jones and Luke Jeffrey Flinchum and one great-great grandchild, Sophie Grace Cunningham. Mary Anderson was beloved by all. She loved her family and friends to the depth of her soul. She graded Bible lessons online for people all around the world, and made many friends in the process. She loved making her beautiful quilts, working in the garden, and reading a good book. She was especially fond of all animals and wildlife. No person or animal would ever leave her home hungry. She left a lasting impression on all who met her. Mary's beautiful heart will never be forgotten. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Daniel Newell will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. in Stanton.  Visitation will be 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery with Adam Slone, Kollin Parks, Wayne McClure, Josh Adkins, Mark Newell and Toby Royse serving as pallbearers.  Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Powell County Pets.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.