Joan D. Anderson, 78, of Saint Simons Island, Ga., died Tuesday at her home. She was a homemaker, and had been on the island since January coming from both Sebring, Fla., and McMinnville. She is survived by her husband, John Wesley ‘J.W.’ Anderson of Saint Simons Island; two sons, Dickie Anderson (Lisa) of Saint Simons, and John Wesley Anderson (Pam) of Smithville; three daughters, Nancy Anderson Prince (John) of Sewanee, Mary Anderson Wilson (Bill) of Knoxville, and Caroline Anderson of Nashville; 11 grandchildren also survive. A graduate of Central High School, Mrs. Anderson studied music and English at the University of Kentucky and Peabody College. A talented keyboardist, she provided music at many weddings and events in McMinnville. After moving to Sebring in 1985, she joined fellow musicians to form The Sun Dance Band, which performed regularly until early 2007. A voracious reader, she was a generous supporter of literacy and made many contributions to Magness Library. The family will have memorial services at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to Magness Memorial Library. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home and Golden Isles Cremation Center are serving the family of Mrs. Anderson. Please visit the online obituary and guest book at www.brunswickmemorialpark.com.
