Barbara Jean Anderson

April 17, 1942 - November 17, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Jean Ennis Anderson, age 74, of Douglas passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born April 17, 1942 to the late Willie P. Ennis and the late Sallie Mitchell Ennis. Mrs. Anderson, a native of Savannah, Chatham County, was a Homemaker. She and her late husband, Kenny Anderson operated a local vending service which included various food items. She was a member of the Elk’s Auxillary, J.C.’s, and the Past President of the Ladies Elk’s Club. She was also preceded in death by 1 Grandson, William Anderson, 1 Sister, Loretta Adair, 1 Brother, Archie Ennis, 1 Sister-In-Law, Katherine Ennis and 1 Brother-In-Law, Paul Steenrod. Survivors include: 2 Sons, Kerry (Teresa) Anderson, and James (Brenda) Anderson, all of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Sister, Dorothy (Bill) Stevens of Tybee Island, Ga.; 2 Grandchildren, Kevin (Tisha) Anderson of Douglas, Ga., Blane (Sarah) Anderson of Gainesville, Fla.; 3 Great Grandchildren, Kaiden Anderson, Jayden Anderson, and Kaison Anderson, all of Douglas, Ga.; Special Friend, Thurston Harper of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Brother-In-Law: Larry Adair of Pooler, Ga.; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 2:00 P. M., at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Harper officiating. The Inurnment will follow at a later date. Special Musical Selections, “Go Rest High On That Mountain," was presented by the Soloist, Vicky Jackson, with CD Music, and “Amazing Grace," was presented a cappella, by the Soloist, Vicky Jackson. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by CD Music. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.