Laura Anderson

July 27, 1946 - September 20, 2019

No one loved God, her family, or others more than Laura Anderson. Her faith stood fast through many years of sickness and infirmity, shining like the brightest light; never a complaint crossing her lips. She was always so thankful. Her smile and sweetness drew others closer to her and to the Lord. What more needs to be said about anyone? Laura Jean Chapman Anderson, 73, of Bristol, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2019 with family and friends close by her side. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Atlanta, Richmond, Charlottesville, and finally came back home to Bristol in 1976 where she finished her career at E.B. Stanley and John Battle High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bristol. Laura will be missed, but her loved ones know her level of happiness, joy, and physical freedom that she is experiencing, reuniting with departed loved ones, getting to see Jesus and worshipping God at His Heavenly Temple. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Allen Graham Anderson, II; one son, Allen Graham Anderson, III and his wife, Cindy; five grandchildren, Tyler Anderson, Aidan Anderson, Makenna Chafin, Ambrie Anderson, and Madison Chafin; one sister, Sandra Potter and her husband, Charlie; two brothers, John Chapman, Jr. and Rick Chapman and his wife, Alison; special cousins, John Marion and Bob Marion and his wife, Mary Lee; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at First Christian Church in Bristol, VA. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm Tuesday at the church with the pastors of First Christian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Cummings Family Life Center at First Christian Church, 311 Spencer St., Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mrs. Anderson and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services; ph.#: (276) 669-6141.