Memorial Services for Lois Ruth Smith Anderson, 93, of Silver Point  will be held Oct. 13 at the the Silver Point Church of Christ. 
Mrs. Anderson peacefully passed away on Oct. 4 in the home built by her grandfather, where she had many childhood memories. She reflected that she “courted” her husband, John in the parlor. Mrs.Anderson was born to Norman and Vora Smith on Dec. 6, 1919.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John O. Anderson; brothers, Norman Smith and Warren G. Smith; sister, Ruth Lucille Smith Whittaker Clark.
Lois leaves behind a sister, Wanda Smith Briggs and numerous nieces, nephews and their families, as well as her foster children, the Baker family.
Lois had a long career as an educator. She began her career teaching in a one room schoolhouse at Cherry Hill. Lois then taught at Baxter Seminary and David Lipscomb. She also was a professor of English at Tennessee Technological University ,from where she retired.
Mrs. Anderson was a avid community leader and was very active in Silver Point Church of Christ, as well as Jefferson Street Church of Christ. After her retirement, Lois volunteered thousands of hours at Cookeville Regional Hospital. She and her late husband, John were both very active in the Republican Party, both serving as delegates at national conventions. Lois was also elected as TN State Republican Chairwoman.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
October 16, 2013