Sara Elizabeth 'Libby' Anderson, 87

SEAFORD - Sara Elizabeth "Libby" Anderson of Seaford was called to the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, after a brief illness. She was 87.

Libby was born in Millington, Md., on Dec. 29, 1919, the youngest of three children born to Reba Dixon and Herman J. Wallace.

She moved to Seaford with her late husband, Jack, in 1940, and lived there until her passing.

She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church where she was a hostess and was active in the couples club.

Libby was a leader for the Girl Scouts, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, and was active in the Seaford PTA.

She enjoyed playing bridge and loved spending time with her family at Fenwick Island and Ocean City.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years, John Ellis "Jack" Anderson, who died in June of this year; a sister, Elsie; and a brother, Cliff.

Left to cherish her memory are her three children and their spouses, Kay Anderson Mellenthien and husband Dick, Pete Anderson and wife Sandy and Susan Anderson Price and husband Frank. Libby is also survived by her six grandchildren, Judy Mellenthien Farr and husband Rich, Donna and Rob Mellenthien, Scott Anderson and wife Karen, Cauley Price and wife Heather and Carey Price and fiancee Julie; a step-grandson, Bill Ashmore and wife Jeanne; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be scheduled for spring 2008.

Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.