People named Marian Anderson

Marian A Anderson of Saint Francis, Anoka County, Minnesota was born on March 9, 1918, and died at age 91 years old on September 13, 2009. Marian Anderson was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 30 Site 268 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.

Marian Laura Anderson of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota was born on June 30, 1920, and died at age 84 years old on December 4, 2004. Marian Anderson was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 16 Site 508 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.

Marian J Anderson of Tinley Park, Cook County, IL was born on November 11, 1913, and died at age 75 years old on May 22, 1989.

Marian Anderson, the most celebrated singer of the 20th century, was an African-American contralto. When the DAR refused permission for her to sing at Constitution Hall in 1939, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the organization. She was born in Philadelphia PA - her father was John Berkley Anderson (c. 1872–1910) and her mother was Annie Delilah Rucker (1874–1964). She had 2 sisters - Alyse and Ethel (her sisters also became singers). Through her aunt (her father's sister Mary), she became active in her church choir at age 6 and then expanded to singing for a small fee in public. As a teen, she made more money and continued her "career". When she was 12, her father died after complications from a work-related accident. The family moved into her father's parents house (her grandfather was an emanciptated slave who had moved to Philly. Marian continued singing in her church choir and with the assistance of the local community, continued her education and singing activities. When she applied to an all-white music school, the Philadelphia Music Academy (now University of the Arts), according to Wikipedia she was turned away "because she was black. The woman working the admissions counter replied, "We don't take colored" when she tried to apply. Undaunted, Anderson pursued studies privately in her native city through the continued support of the Philadelphia black community, first with Agnes Reifsnyder, then Giuseppe Boghetti. She met Boghetti through the principal of her high school. Anderson auditioned for him by singing "Deep River"; he was immediately brought to tears. " Marian married James DePreist and they had a son, James Anderson DePreist, who became a noted conductor. She also married Orpheus H. "King" Fisher (who had initially proposed in high school). Throughout her career, Marian was lauded - and discriminated against. You can scroll down (under professions) to read about one noted instance. A woman of immense dignity and immense talent, Marian died of congestive heart failure.

Marian H (Anderson) Webster of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on November 1, 1916, and died at age 81 years old on July 6, 1998. Marian Webster was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section A Site 670 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.

Marian S Anderson of Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA was born on April 21, 1917, and died at age 76 years old on November 9, 1993. Marian Anderson was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 44 Site 345 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

Birth: Nov. 19, 1924 White County Georgia, USA Death: Jan. 15, 2012 Chattanooga Hamilton County Tennessee, USA Marian Ethyle Welborn Anderson (November 19, 1924 - January 15, 2012) Mrs. Marian Ethyl Welborn Anderson, age 87 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Mrs. Anderson was born in White County, GA on November 19, 1924 to the late Horace Lafayette and Delia Mae King Welborn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilyard Littleton Anderson. Marian was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge since 1967. She served as the Hospitality Chairman for a period of time and managed and prepared for the Wednesday night meal at the church for many years. She was a charter member of the local Arts Association. Marian was also a long standing member of the Blue Ridge Homemakers Club/Fannin County Homemakers Council. She served in offices at the local, district and state levels. She was among the small group of women who started the annual Harvest Sale in 1969. It started with four tables on the side of the road and has grown into an event which draws visitors from all over North Georgia. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge with Dr. Charles Howell and Rev. Harold Willis officiating. Mrs. Anderson will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. until the funeral hour of 2:00 p.m. Music will be by Imogene Stewart and Brian Huffman. Pallbearers will be Howard Kent, Don Peek, Bill Rizer, Chuck Sisson, Ken Wood and Jerry Gordon. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge. Interment will follow in Chastain Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening, January 16, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Anderson may be made to Fannin Christian Learning Center, 2324 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 or First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge, Building Fund, 907 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements. Family links: Spouse: Hilyard L. Anderson (1922 - 2003) Burial: Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery Blue Ridge Fannin County Georgia, USA Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: Jerry Hood Record added: Jan 18, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 83634630 Marian Ethyl Welborn Anderson Added by: Chuck Garland Marian Ethyl Welborn Anderson Cemetery Photo Added by: Chuck

Marian Gwenda Anderson was born on September 3, 1925, and died at age 86 years old on November 19, 2011. Marian Anderson was buried at Black Hills National Cemetery Section H Site 45 20901 Pleasant Valley Drive, in Sturgis, Sd. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marian Gwenda Anderson.

Marian P Anderson was born on September 21, 1932, and died at age 69 years old on September 17, 2002. Marian Anderson was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Section F Row M Site 24 2465 Chesapeake Road, in Bear, De. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marian P Anderson.

Marian A Anderson was born on August 20, 1932, and died at age 31 years old on April 25, 1964. Marian Anderson was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section P Site 953 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver, Co. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marian A Anderson.

Marian Anderson was born on May 31, 1906, and died at age 59 years old on June 17, 1965. Marian Anderson was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section Q Site 340 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver, Co. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marian Anderson.

Marian B Anderson was born on December 30, 1906, and died at age 76 years old on August 30, 1983. Marian Anderson was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section C Site 2476 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso, Tx. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marian B Anderson.

Marian P Anderson of Swannanoa, Buncombe County, NC was born on March 20, 1914, and died at age 81 years old on July 17, 1995.

Marian Anderson of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico was born on August 20, 1907, and died at age 75 years old in January 1983.

Marian C Anderson of Fruitland, San Juan County, NM was born on May 26, 1917, and died at age 86 years old on October 29, 2003.

Marian P Anderson of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL was born on January 12, 1905, and died at age 89 years old on March 25, 1994.

Marian Anderson of Cumberland, Allegany County, MD was born on October 21, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on April 13, 2008.

Marian B Anderson was born on December 22, 1910, and died at age 80 years old on December 15, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marian B Anderson.

Marian W Anderson of Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN was born on June 15, 1910, and died at age 82 years old on September 6, 1992.

Marian Anderson of Bakersfield, Kern County, California was born on November 23, 1908, and died at age 72 years old in June 1981.

Marian Joan Anderson of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California was born on March 31, 1942, and died at age 68 years old on August 18, 2010.

Marian Anderson of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on October 6, 1893, and died at age 77 years old in March 1971.

Marian P Anderson of Napa, Napa County, CA was born on August 25, 1916, and died at age 72 years old in November 1988.

Marian L Anderson of Portland, Washington County, OR was born on February 12, 1909, and died at age 87 years old on February 3, 1997.

Marian G Anderson of Gualala, Mendocino County, CA was born on July 2, 1904, and died at age 95 years old on July 26, 1999.

Marian G Anderson of Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA was born on January 26, 1906, and died at age 89 years old on January 13, 1996.

Marian S Anderson of Livermore, Alameda County, CA was born on August 8, 1905, and died at age 95 years old on July 25, 2001.

Marian S Anderson of Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 31, 1920, and died at age 72 years old on April 6, 1993.

Marian V Anderson of Angels Camp, Calaveras County, CA was born on February 8, 1911, and died at age 83 years old in July 1994.