Christine Lynn Anderson, 63, cherished wife of Thomas Anderson, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Easley on Friday, October 21, 2016.
Christine was a loving wife, mother to two children, and co-owner of a small business. She will be deeply missed.
She was born December 12, 1952 in Stratford, CT, beloved daughter of Rita Walsh and the late Harry Walsh of Sandy Hook, CT.
In addition to her husband of 42 years, Thomas Stephen Anderson, and her mother Rita Walsh of Woodbridge, CT, she will be sadly missed by her son Stephen Anderson and Deejae Lane of Pickens, SC; daughter Barbra Anderson-Richardson and her husband Thomas Richardson of Piedmont, SC; sister Colleen Wallace and brother-in-law Kevin Wallace of Woodbridge, CT; brother Jeffrey Walsh of Danbury, CT; grandson Nash Anderson of Pickens, SC; niece Holly Heyman and her husband Steve Heyman of San Mateo, CA; several cousins as well as her beloved pets.
She was predeceased by her father, Harry Walsh.
Christine was co-owner of a small business with her husband called T & C Excavation (T was for Thomas, C for Christine). They operated their company in Newtown, CT for 35 years before retiring in 2004 and moving to Easley.
She was a voracious reader, lifelong animal lover, enjoyed writing short stories and watching movies. Since her 20s, she was an avid collector of and expert in antiques. She enjoyed decorating, art and scrapbooking. She was a prolific arts and crafts artist who made everything from scrapbooks and cards to dolls and jewelry. She was a compassionate and deeply caring person, always present for those who needed her.
In keeping with her wishes, the family will not have a memorial service. Her ashes will be laid to rest at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery on Inway Drive in Anderson.
To sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family, please visit www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com. Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road in Easley is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Concerned Citizens for Animals, Feral Cat Colony Program at www.ccaweb.org.