of Forrest City, AR

September 8, 1946 - April 1, 2025

Rhydonia Ruth Anderson, 78 years of age, passed from this life on April 1, 2025 at her home in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Rhydonia was born September 8, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Houston & Ruth (Howard) Holt. She was the first of six children.

She married Virgil Paul Anderson on January 20, 1968 and reached their 57th anniversary this year.

While attending Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, she was privileged to be part of the Harding Acappella Chorus. In that capacity she made a number of tours in the US and five international chorus tours. She graduated from Harding in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. She taught school a number of years in Illinois, Tennessee and ultimately in Arkansas. She obtained a master's degree in counseling from Arkansas State University in 1994. She later obtained an Educational Specialist post graduate degree from Harding University and became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Rhydonia is survived by her husband, Virgil of Forrest City, AR; two brothers, Robert (& Beth) Holt of Georgetown, SC and Daniel (& Barbara) Holt of Murfreesboro, TN; three sisters, Charlotte (& Monty) McIntyre of Ravenswood, WV, Sharon (& Mark) Chesnut of Effingham, IL and Rhyta Hooks of St. Elmo, IL and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 4th at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas with visitation one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, Nashville, TN.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com