Julia Leigh Shaw Anderson age 83 of Wilmington passed away Friday May 5, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 1, 1933 in Bladen County, daughter of the late James Roland and Ellen Lathan Shaw. She was also predeceased by her husband Donald Anderson, grandsons Jason Anderson and Brandon Hurst and a brother Jim Shaw.

She is survived by her children, Lu Anne Hurst and husband Mike of Leland, Donald Anderson Jr. of Clayton, Lori Anderson of Wilmington and Matthew Anderson and wife Carol of Rolesville; seven grandchildren, Cody Hurst, Steven Anderson, Joshua Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Jayleen Benjamin, Mikey Gregory, and Johnithan Lanier; a great grandchild Tatum Anderson; and a sister Bobbie Shaw Taylor and husband Tom of Morehead City.

Julia loved playing bridge and enjoyed being a member of a bridge club for many years. She loved her family and friends more than anything else on earth. Julia was a member of Eastern Star and a longtime member and pianist at Wrightsboro United Methodist Church. She also loved crocheting and quilting.

A memorial service will be at 1:00PM Tuesday May 9, 2017 at Wrightsboro United Methodist Church. Reverend David Hollowell will officiate.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a Hospice of ones choice.

you are invited to sign the guestbook above and write a tribute for the family if you wish.