Mrs. Nina Mae Anderson

On August 14, 1924, God blessed the world with Nina Mae, who happened to be the tenth child to Ithamer Williams Sr. and Carrie Dial Williams (Anderson County, SC.) Early evening, Saturday July 2, 2022, at the modest age of 97years and 10 months old, Nina Mae became the last of her generation! She quietly and peacefully “TRAMPED” into her eternal home. She was predeceased by her parents, siblings Ernest, Hurbert Lee, Ithamer Jr., Ozella, Equilla, Louise, Inez, George, Jack, Warren, Elliott, Virginia, and Lessie and her beloved husband, Charles. Nina attended Anderson County public schools. She was raised on a farm, where everyone had a job to do. Because Nina was “allergic to the sun” and working in the field made her sick (wink, wink) Nina became the family cook. A job that she enjoyed doing but was often left in tears. Her siblings would eat it all up too fast! She became well known for many dishes, Fried chicken, yeast rolls, mac & cheese, sweet potato pie to name a few. Over the years Nina perfected her recipes, but not her portion size. She continued to prepare meals as for a family of 16 people. There is a story that Nina received unexpected family members passing through town. It was a Sunday after church when 13 men, women and kids arrived. When dinner was over, everyone had been fed including her own household! Nina married Charles Anderson in Greenville, SC and they relocated north, living in New Brunswick, and in Somerset, NJ alone for more than 30 years. She held many positions in her life however she often spoke of cooking for a family and working alongside her brother, Elliott in his business, Club 400 in South River, NJ. Due to a fall, Nina underwent five back operations in her life. Although she was never able to work outside the home, Nina still offered herself to family and friends whenever there was a need. It is believed that Nina spent time as nurse to each of her siblings (and some of their spouses) during any illness. Her family was very important to her. Charles and Nina returned to South Carolina after Charles’ retirement and settled on land Charles was raised on. There Nina reactivated her membership with New Hope Baptist Church where she had been baptized as young girl and sang in the choir with her sister, Lessie. Nina loved the Lord and dedicated her time, talent and especially her voice during her lifetime. The Gospel Chorus (Sharon Baptist Church, New Brunswick, NJ) and the Gospel Choir (New Hope Baptist Church). Her favorite song was entitled, “Trampin, Trying To Make Heaven My Home”. In 2012 Nina and Charles moved to Raleigh, NC with their daughter, Shirley. Charles and Nina joined Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church as Watch-care members. During their years there, they made many Christian friends and happily supported Desmond and Nina Inez as Junior Choir members and later Junior Ushers. Nina LOVED talking with her family members in person, telephone and even facetime. In her last few years, she would often ask to make “movies” so she could talk to her nieces and nephews alllll over the world, with a reminder to pray. Her words of encouragement and love will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish Nina’s memory include her only child, Shirley Williams Marshall of the home; Grandchildren: Vozzie Marshall, II, Raleigh, NC, Helena (Michael) Lee, Durham, NC, George (Wendy) Marshall, Burtonville, MD, Georgette Lee Marshall, Upper Marlboro, MD Great-grandchildren: Shakila (Dennis) Booker, Dacula, GA, Temperah Marshall, Harvey, IL, Vozzie Marshall, III, Libertyville, IL, Desmond Lee, Durham, NC, Nina Inez Lee, Durham, NC Great-great grandchildren: Shaniya, Amani and Alonzo Sister-in-Laws: Bernice Anderson, Easley, SC, Betty L. Hodges, Somerset, NJ, Rebecca Sizer, Rochester, NY Godchildren: Priscilla Worley, Brian McNeil, Nicole Peguero A host of Nephews, Nieces and their descents “allll over the world”. Family-without-the-benefit-of-blood: Mary G. Lee, Blondie-Marie Edmond, Brenda FoxWatch-care Church: Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Family, Rev. William Hazel Height, Pastor Paul Williams, Durham, NC. Funeral services will be held Saturday 4:00P.M. at New Hope Baptist Church, burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 12:00-6:00P.M. at the funeral home. Holloway’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Follow our FaceBook page for Live Streaming Saturday at 4:00P.M. Holloway's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Nina Mae Anderson

August 14, 1924 - July 2, 2022