Elizabeth “Liz” Anderson entered this world on August 30, 1940, to the late Kelly James and Luvada Carter in Havelock, North Carolina. On February 6, 2024, in the twinkling of an eye she peacefully entered eternal rest at the Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey.
In her early years Liz attended the Craven County School District in Havelock, North Carolina. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. After her graduation from school, she made her way to New Jersey.
She met and married John Anderson in February 1963, from this union there were two sons, Lavance Anderson, and Terry Anderson.
Liz was employed at Shrewsbury Social Services and Prudential until her retirement. After her retirement, she was committed to doing the Lord’s work.
She joined the Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1968 under the Reverend Frank Williams. Liz served in leadership as the Local Missionary President, Area Chairperson, and the New Brunswick District Lay President.
Liz was a dedicated servant; she began working at the church as administrative assistant under Reverend Howard Grant. Liz remained faithful to her position and was the right hand to Revered Donald Brown, Reverend Charles Smith, Reverend Norwood Cuff, the Late Reverend Philip Wilson, and Reverend Dr. Lesly Devereaux.
Always willing to offer help, she worked as the overseer for the weekly food distribution for the community. She was always willing to help people in the church and community. People relied on Liz for rides to the doctors or errands to the grocery store. She even cooked meals for members of the church who were sick and shut in. She was famous for her chicken noodle soup.
Liz received many awards for her dedication for community service such as The New Jersey Conference Lay, New Brunswick District Laymen’s Organization, Fisk Chapel AME Church (A Woman of Leadership), The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., The Asbury Area Women’s Missionary.
Liz is predeceased by her parents, the late Kelly James Carter and Luvade Carter and her sister Lydia (Alfreda) Morris.
She leaves to cherish her memory two sons; Lavance Anderson (Tucson, AZ), Terry Anderson (Victoria) Hillside, NJ, Granddaughters; Terri (Candi) Anderson (Josh), Matawan, NJ, Natasha Cunningham, Aniyah Pollard, Grandsons; Christopher McKenzie (Jessica), Terrance Anderson, 12 Great grandchildren Jamare, and Mikell who she shared a special relationship, Siblings; Peril Hill, Ethel Goeth (Odell), Reverend Kelly M. Jenkins, Augusta Carter (Donna), Margaret Barnes, Neil Carter, and a host of nieces & nephews, family and friends and her Trinity AME Church Family, and community friends. As we bid farewell to this faithful woman of God, let us find solace in knowing that her spirit will continue to inspire us all to seek the Lord and her legacy of faith, love and peace will live on through the countless life’s she touched.
Liz has gained her wings; Heaven has gained an ANGEL!
To The Anderson Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cousin Liz will be missed.
Mr & Mrs Larry Godette and family
Dear Elizabeth
May you rest in peace in Gods loving care. Erwin and Joan Godette and family