JOHNSON CITY – Claudia Elaine Anderson, 69, Johnson City, returned home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with breast cancer, at her residence.

Claudia was born in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Claude and Carmalee Daniels Garland.

Claudia has worked most of her life in childcare, most recently at Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church daycare, where she also attended. She was a member of Taylors Memorial Methodist Church. Claudia was also a pet sitter, as she loved animals, especially her cats and her dog. She has always had a positive and very outgoing attitude. Claudia loved to walk around her house in the woods and fields with her animals. She loved gardening and planting flowers. Claudia was a loving wife and mother and will be truly missed.

In addition to her parents, Claudia was predeceased by her sister Peggy Slaven.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 47 years, Steven “Steve” Lewis Anderson; son, Eric Anderson; daughter, Amber Wright and husband Grant; nieces, Lisa Gorhum and husband Wayne and Cherrie Stone and husband Roy Lee; four furry friends, Tom Tom, Milo, Boo and Baby.

Claudia’s celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at noon at Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1882 Old Boones Creek Rd. Johnson City, TN 37615 with Pastor Joel Cook officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. Honorary bearers will be members of Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

Memories and condolences can be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com

Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, is honored to serve the Anderson family (610-7171).