Dorothy “Glenda” Anderson

Dorothy “Glenda” Anderson, 81, passed away December 2, 2015 at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She was born April 8, 1934, in Madison, KS, daughter of Floyd “Lloyd” Jesse and Onie Alberta (Allen) Phillips. Glenda moved with her family to Russell, Kansas in 1941 and attended the Russell schools, graduating in 1952.

She married Donald Dean Hall in 1955. They later divorced. Glenda and Verl Anderson were married on January 26, 1975. They moved to Abilene in May of 1976 and Verl passed away on March 26, 2010.

Glenda worked as an Administrative Secretary at Asbury Hospital (Salina Regional Healthcare Center) in Salina for 15 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Abilene, Beta Sigma Phi, and the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.

Survivors include a son, Mark Hall of Topeka; daughter, Debbie Rhoton (Bob) of Lawrence; step-son, Doug (Brenda) Anderson of Belton, MO; step-daughter Vicki (Steve) Cathey of Casper, WY; two granddaughters, Lindsey (Corey) Ingram and Leslie (Daniel) Staren; step-granddaughter, Carrie (Matt) Tomc; step-grandsons Brian (Kim) Cathey and Justin (Jamie) Cathey; two great-grandsons, five step-great grandsons, and one step-great granddaughter; brother, Donald (Norma) Phillips; sister, Nancy (Joe) Farni; two nephews and five nieces, additional relatives and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Pat Webb.

Warren-McElwain Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First United Methodist Church of Abilene, KS and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

The family would like to thank Dr. Luke Huerter and his staff, Grace Hospice and Presbyterian Manor for their kindness and excellent care.