Obituary for Gloria Lenora Anderson
Gloria Lenora Anderson (née Burchell), age 72, of Mount Laurel, NJ passed away while surrounded by her children on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Mrs. Anderson was born to Leonard Sr. and Ruth Burchell in Glen Ridge, NJ and had resided in East Orange, NJ before moving to Mount Laurel 27 years ago. She graduated from East Orange High School in 1966. She married the love of her life Clay Anderson in 1968 and with that union they had 5 children.
Most important to Gloria was her love for Jehovah. Through baptism and dedication she has been his faithful Jehovah’s Witness since 1965. Her faith was her purpose, motivating her to connect daily with her friends and family to offer uplifting spiritual support. And even though she was limited physically in her later years, she was dedicated to her meetings with the congregation through any means available to her.
Gloria was a devoted mother. She was known for being an at home mother who loved to cook, shop, and garden. Her gardening talent was admired by many. It was her true passion. She was also an avid music lover and collector. From the first note that played, she could tell you the title and writer of any oldie. She really enjoyed building memories through travels to Bermuda and cruising the Caribbean. Above all though, she cherished the time spent with family and friends and will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind.
Gloria is predeceased in death by her spouse, Clay Anderson,Sr; brother, Leonard (Michelle) Burchell, Jr. Her parents Leonard Sr. and Ruth Burchell. She is survived by her children, Clay Jr., Tawan, Mark (Ruth), Lenora, Sean; sister, Patricia (Haskell) Colclough; grandchildren, Tasia, Kayla, Elijah, Leniah, Gianna; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Final disposition will be private.
Mrs. Anderson was born to Leonard Sr. and Ruth Burchell in Glen Ridge, NJ and had resided in East Orange, NJ before moving to Mount Laurel 27 years ago. She graduated from East Orange High School in 1966. She married the love of her life Clay Anderson in 1968 and with that union they had 5 children.
Most important to Gloria was her love for Jehovah. Through baptism and dedication she has been his faithful Jehovah’s Witness since 1965. Her faith was her purpose, motivating her to connect daily with her friends and family to offer uplifting spiritual support. And even though she was limited physically in her later years, she was dedicated to her meetings with the congregation through any means available to her.
Gloria was a devoted mother. She was known for being an at home mother who loved to cook, shop, and garden. Her gardening talent was admired by many. It was her true passion. She was also an avid music lover and collector. From the first note that played, she could tell you the title and writer of any oldie. She really enjoyed building memories through travels to Bermuda and cruising the Caribbean. Above all though, she cherished the time spent with family and friends and will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind.
Gloria is predeceased in death by her spouse, Clay Anderson,Sr; brother, Leonard (Michelle) Burchell, Jr. Her parents Leonard Sr. and Ruth Burchell. She is survived by her children, Clay Jr., Tawan, Mark (Ruth), Lenora, Sean; sister, Patricia (Haskell) Colclough; grandchildren, Tasia, Kayla, Elijah, Leniah, Gianna; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Final disposition will be private.