She was born on January 5, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Elston Orenza McCoy and Lillian Morris McCoy. She graduated from Pensacola High School in Pensacola, FL in 1955. After graduation she married the love of her life, Colonel Dennis N. Anderson USMC, they were married for 67 years until his passing in January 2024. They enjoyed traveling the world together. She had the honor of taking care of their children while her husband was on deployments around the world. She enjoyed being involved in their daily activities, whether it was school, sports, scouts, or the various activities she planned as the family moved around the Country. After working in the Federal Government, she pursued her passion of selling Real Estate. Her personality and enjoyment of finding the right home for her clients lead to a successful career. She enjoyed many hobbies including duplicate bridge, golf, photography, and traveling. As a descendant of Mayflower passenger, George Soule. Sue cherished working with the Mayflower Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved the Lord and spent many years serving the church in various leadership and committee roles. She enjoyed many long and special friendships and loved her family deeply.
She is survived by her two children, Terri Anderson Byrum (Gary) of Virginia Beach, VA, Mike Anderson (Cindy) of Pawleys Island, SC, 4 grandchildren, Stephen Anderson (Cari) of Peachtree City, GA , Morgan Byrum Myrick (Lake) of Virginia Beach, VA , Katie Anderson Ellington (Lance) of Thomaston, GA, and Rebecca Byrum (Sean) of Athens, AL and 8 great grandchildren- Emma Kate, Maddie, Kristopher, William, Lucy, Lillian, Anderson, & Lennox.
A service will be scheduled at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, where she will be interred with her husband.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at www.t2t.org. Coggins Funeral Home
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