Joan Evans Anderson

Joan E. Anderson, age 77 of Lynchburg, Virginia peacefully passed away on September 30, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 11, 1946, to the late Thomas Reed Evans and Maude (Viar) Evans. 

Joan was a 1965 graduate of Brookville High School. In her younger years of marriage, she raised a family, was a hobbyist seamstress (making her children’s clothing) and a wonderful homemaker.  Later, she worked various retail positions and ultimately retired from the DMV after many years of service. 

Joan was an avid reader, a lover of home decor/remodeling projects, hummingbirds and miniature schnauzers.  When she wasn’t with her family or walking her dog, she was sprucing up her home decor. Joan and her late husband of 58 years—Dave— did most of the home improvement projects themselves. She had an extremely keen eye for home style. But above all, Joan will be remembered for her kindness and the never-ending giving of herself to her family and friends. 

She is survived by: her seven year old miniature schnauzer, Beau, her children: daughter, Dawn (Anderson) Gardner and husband Mike of Manassas, Virginia; son David Mark Anderson and wife Kristin of Oakland, Michigan; son Todd Anderson and wife Cathy of Forest, Virginia; son, Randy Johnson of Madison Heights, Virginia. 

Her grandchildren: Erin Coleman, Rachel Dugger, Melaina Gardner, Nolan Anderson, Josh Anderson, Lauren Anderson, Madison Anderson and Hailey Anderson. Her great grand-children: Gabe, Micah, Noah, Tripp, Cassidy, Cory and Miko. Joan is also survived by her sibling: sister, Barbara Evans Walker. Her nieces and nephew, Paula, Cara and Chris Walker.Her siblings by marriage: Jerry Anderson and wife Fran of Tarpan Springs, Florida; Sue (Anderson) White and husband Rennie of Lynchburg; Laura Campbell and husband Ken of Hurt, Virginia. 

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 5, 2024 followed by a visitation period until 4 :00 PM at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local animal shelter