Maple Ruth Anderson

- October 22, 2024

Maple Ruth Anderson, 86, of Blacksburg Virginia, passed away on October 22, 2024 in North Carolina. She was born in Temple Texas on September 28, 1938 to Berna Dean Anderson and Maple Ruth Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Berna Dean and Maple Ruth Hill Anderson, her husband T.J. Anderson Jr., two of her children, Timothy Jon Anderson, and Audrey Anderson Biggs. She is survived by her beloved children Dr. Myron Roderick Anderson and Althea Anderson Dobbins. Maple, a humble and devout person of God, was an exceptional Mother, wife, and collaborative leader. She was an educator and artist. Maple designed the Anderson Family Crest, the catalyst to implement the Anderson family values today and for generations to come. Her service is being held Monday, November 11, 2024, at 2:30 pm at The Church on Main (Formally Blacksburg Baptist Church) 550 N. Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060. In Lieu of flowers, please give to the Anderson Family Scholarship to assist disadvantaged youth obtain a College Education at www.nr.edu/giveonline Choose “Other” under Select Fund and type Anderson Family Scholarship, then compete the form.