Susan Cone Anderson

Susan Cone Anderson, 85, of Leesburg passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on September 24, 1933, in Gainesville, FL to Fred M. and Lois B. Cone. She was particularly close to her maternal grand-parents, 'Nonny' and B.P. Beville and enjoyed traveling with them. After marrying Thomas L. Rogers also of Gainesville in 1954 and soon thereafter graduating from the University of Florida, they moved to Ocala, FL where their two daughters were born, Suzy and Vicky. In 1963, the family moved to Leesburg and a son, Lamar, was born. Susan was a Sunday School teacher at First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, a substitute school teacher, and a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, cooking, and attending her children's school activities. She also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Florida Gators. She married Andy Anderson of Leesburg in 1991 and they traveled the world together. Known as Mema to her six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, she was generous, loving, and thrilled to be in the middle of their antics. The more she could needle her children, the more fun she had. She cultivated strong relationships among her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins through family trips, holidays, and summer vacations. In her later years she played bridge, volunteered at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, was a member of the Leesburg Woman's Club, continued to be involved at First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, and watched the Gators with her sweet dachshund Ginger in her lap. She is survived by her brother, Tommy Cone (Colene) of Gainesville, her sister-in-law, Barbara Cone of St. Augustine, and her three children, Suzy Carpenter of Savannah, Vicky (Frank) Yong of Jacksonville, and Lamar (Susan) Rogers of Lakeland. She has six grandchildren Jessica (Lau) Yong of Los Angeles, Mary Carpenter of Augusta, Alicia (Austin) Fischer of Jacksonville, Parker (Jennifer) Carpenter of Birmingham, Jack Rogers of Lakeland, Sara Rogers of Lakeland and one great-grandchild, Hudson Fischer. The family is grateful to God for the care givers He provided as Susan's needs increased. In particular, Joyce Neal, Jeanette Rumbolo, and Pat Rogers were faithful, patient, diligent, and loving, enabling Susan to continue to live at home as she wished. A service to remember her and to celebrate her life will be held at 11AM on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Beyers Funeral Home chapel in Leesburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg or the Friends of the Leesburg Library.

Susan Cone Anderson

September 24, 1933 - November 13, 2018