Phyllis Anderson

Phyllis “Susie” Casteel Anderson of Marietta, GA, and formerly of Springfield, passed away at WellStar Community Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, GA, on August 4, 2016, after an extended illness. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield from 1:00 to 3:00pm. A “Celebration of Life” memorial service in her honor will follow at 3:00pm with Craig Jones, Joyce Goff, Robbie Carlton, Pam Hollman and Ken Travis officiating. She was born August 29, 1950, in Springfield, TN. Phyllis is predeceased by her parents John and Mozell Casteel of Springfield, TN, and brother William Michael Casteel of Greenbrier, TN. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Steven Paul Anderson, their son Steven Tyler Anderson of Atlanta, GA, sisters Linda Qualls of Springfield, TN, Cathy Casteel of Greenbrier, TN, mother-in-law Grace Anderson of Clarksville, TN, brother-in-law Larry Anderson of Timberville, VA, Mark Anderson of Clarksville, TN, sister-in-law Melody Casteel of Greenbrier, TN, sister-in-law Bonnie Maynard of Greenbrier, TN, son-in-law Jose Anderson of Atlanta, GA, new granddaughter Peyton Nicole Anderson of Atlanta, GA, along with nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Phyllis is a 1969 graduate of Springfield High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Austin Peay State University in 1973. Steve and Phyllis were married at Eastland Heights Baptist Church on August 26, 1973. She taught kindergarten in Chesapeake, VA, for six years, kindergarten in Gallatin, TN, for five years, and kindergarten and Reading Recovery in Marietta, GA, for nine years. She enjoyed teaching children, cross-stich and needlepoint, reading, going to any beach, and traveling with her family. She considered Maui, HI, as her favorite travel destination. With Phyllis being a kidney transplant recipient, it is requested that, in lieu of flowers, any gift donations be made in tribute to Phyllis C. Anderson to Piedmont Transplant. Their website can be found at: www.piedmont.org. Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME- 509 WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000

Phyllis Anderson

August 29, 1950 - August 4, 2016