title
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH MAE ANDERSON
WHEREAS, Sarah Mae Anderson was born on May 1, 1934, as the fifth child of eleven, to the Curtis family, blessing the world with her presence for ninety years; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Mae Anderson attended Gentry High School, graduating in 1953, and later pursued further education at Marian Business College, consistently valuing the importance of education; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Mae Anderson accepted Christ early in life, faithfully serving her church community at Greater Whitestone M.B.C. for over forty years as a member of the Pastor’s Aide Club and Secretary, contributing to the spiritual life and well-being of her congregation under the leadership of Reverend B.T. Blumenberg; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Anderson later became a devoted member of Pleasant Green M.B.C., where she continued her faith journey under the pastorship of her nephew, Reverend Walter Matthews, offering her gifts through gospel singing alongside her beloved sisters, Delia, Odessa, and Laura, enriching all who heard their harmonious voices; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 1953, Sarah united in holy matrimony with Henry C. Anderson, a partnership of love and commitment that spanned over seventy-one years, producing a family of six children, numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored and poured wisdom and love into throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Sarah retired from the United States Postal Service after thirty years of dedicated service, choosing to spend her retirement caring for her grandchildren, furthering her role as the heart and soul of her family; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2024, at 9:35 pm, Sarah Mae Anderson peacefully transitioned from this life, fulfilling her earthly purpose and joining her parents, her son Kenneth, bonus son Russell, and her beloved siblings in eternal rest; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Mae Anderson’s legacy will forever be cherished by her husband Henry, her children Gwendolyn, Beverly, Kimberly, Debra, and Henry Jr. (Chuck), her bonus children, her siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends; and
WHEREAS, her life exemplified the principles of faith, love, perseverance, and family, serving as a shining example to all who knew her, and leaving a lasting imprint on her community, church, and family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the President and members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, along with the 5.2 million residents of Cook County, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Sarah Mae Anderson, and express our profound gratitude for her lifelong dedication to her faith, family, and community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Sarah Mae Anderson as a symbol of our admiration and respect for her incredible life, and as a reminder that her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
end