Mary Jean Anderson, 89

February 22, 2025

Mary “Jean” Anderson, 89, of Willow Street, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ruth Mae (Groff) Martin. Jean was the loving wife of James L. Anderson, who died in 2021.

Jean was a 1954 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She was known for her kind and gentle spirit and worked for many years as an educational aid for special needs children.

A lifetime member of the Ross Street United Methodist Church, she loved the Lord with all of her heart and enjoyed reading her Bible and singing hymns of faith. Jean was an avid sports fan who loved to support her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren whether it be baseball, softball, basketball, football, she was there to cheer them on. Jean was also a Philadelphia sports fan, she especially loved the Phillies.

Jean was a homebody at heart, and enjoyed doing things with her family around the house. She also enjoyed going to country music festivals with her husband, spending time with her lunch group, Just Us Girls or the JUGS, where she was also known as Countess. She also enjoyed going out with the Breakfast Club each Friday morning.

Jean is survived by her children: Deborah Myers, of Lancaster, Richard Wilson, husband of Veronica, of Wrightsville, Robert Wilson, of Lancaster, Gloria Lewis, wife of Stephen, of Lancaster, and Denise Goody, wife of Joseph, of Bainbridge, PA; her grandchildren: Michael Wilson, Erica Hagood, wife of Tyler, Kimberly Goody, Austin Lewis, Chad Babcock, husband of Rachel, Robert Goody, husband of Gretchen, Derek Lewis, husband of Kathryn, and Bryan Goody; her great-grandchildren: Julian, Chase, Mason, Harper, Skylar, and Ruby; and her sister-in-law Janice Martin. She was preceded in death by her 6 siblings, and her beautiful companion, Chance, the brown dog.

Family and friends will be received from 6PM to 8PM, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM, Friday, February 28, 2025, at the funeral home. A viewing will be held from 10AM to 11AM, prior to the service. Jean will be laid to rest alongside her husband, James, following the service at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster. Guests are requested to wear something blue in memory of Jean.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to the Ross Street United Methodist Church, 312 E. Ross St., Lancaster, PA 17602.