Rosemary Elaine Anderson

Rosemary Elaine Anderson, of Lee County, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. She passed at the age of 66. Rosemary was born July 26th, 1958, in Jacksonville, Florida to Jessie Mercer and Rosa Mae (Baker) Richardson.

Rosemary was a good spirited, charitable, and happy person, always assisting and helping others in their times of need. She served as a Worthy Matron of Lady Eve Chapter O.E.S. International. She was also a Grand Worthy Matron, and Daughter of Isis. She was a long-standing member of Saint John’s Baptist Church.

Rosemary retired from the Department of Revenue after serving 30 years. She was an educated person that loved math. She was a graduate of Stanton High School in 1976. She also a graduate of FSCJ in 2003, and later a graduate of Edward Waters University – formerly (EWC) with a bachelor’s degree. In 2013 she was accepted into a Master’s Degree Program that she almost completed before falling ill in 2015.

Rosemary had a beautiful personality. She was funny, witty, and above all faithful, loving, and caring. Her smile was one that was infectious and seeing her smile made you smile. Rosemary will truly be missed and forever loved by family and friends.

Rosemary leaves behind her only child, a loving and caring son Demetrics Anderson; her mother Rosa Mae Richardson, stepfather Wallace Richardson, brother Anthony Anderson, brother Wallace Richardson Jr, twin sisters Patrica and Pricilla Richardson, brother Norris Richardson; grandchild DeOndrea Anderson; great-grandchild Kaban Hubbard; nine nieces and nephews, Monique, Rasheeda, Kameesha, Brenda, Anthony, Rashay, Wallace, Norris Jr, Lamar; and a list of loving and caring friends.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 14th at Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the graveside service and will take place in the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel. The chapel is located at the base of the bell tower on the grounds of Evergreen Cemetery. Entombment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Evergreen Funeral Home – (904) 353-3649.