Thelma Viola Anderson

Thelma Viola Anderson, age 93, of Dayton, died early Tuesday morning, June 19, 2012 at her home with her son at her side. She was born January 18, 1919 to the late Jerd and Ruth (Richmond) Sanders Sweeton. She was also preceded in death by her husband Carl Anderson, son George Nunley, three sisters and four brothers.
A resident of Dayton since 1992, she previously lived in Spring City. She was a member of the Dayton Church of Christ and was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting and cooking.
Thelma is survived by her son Nick Nunley of Dayton, brothers Dan (Beverly) Sweeton of Lebanon and John (Linda) Sweeton of Tullahoma, sister Dotsie Shrum of Tracy City, four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services for Thelma will be Thursday at 12:00 noon in the funeral home chapel with Minister Steve Brown officiating. Burial will be in Rhea Memory Gardens followed by a white dove release.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for their care and concern.
Please share your memories of Thelma on her on-line guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .
The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, where they will receive friends Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.