Anderson, Ann Douglass

Former Co-Owner Of East Lake Drug Company

  • Monday, January 20, 2020
Ann Anderson
Ann Anderson

Ann Douglass Anderson, 87, of East Ridge, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, after a recent fall and ensuing complications.  

She was a very active member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir.

Ann graduated from Dyer High School and Lambuth College with a BA in Music.  She and her husband, Don Anderson owned East Lake Drug Company for 20 years where Ann was a clerk and bookkeeper. Following that she worked for Rogers Drug Store. 

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Don Anderson; two sons, Donie (Alicia) Anderson and the Rev. David G. (Carey) Anderson; one daughter, Marguerite Anderson; two grandchildren, Amelia Claire and Atticus; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, and from 12:30–1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Wesley Memorial.

The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dale Gilbert and the Reverend Clair Sauer officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 6314 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.Chattanoogaeastchapel.com.

Ann Anderson
Ann Anderson
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