Patricia Ann Finch Anderson

Patricia Ann Finch Anderson, age 73, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home in Haymarket, Virginia. Pat was born on December 19, 1946 in Alexandria, VA to the late Elton Atwell and Margerite (Fisher) Finch. Pat was a dedicated teacher and mentor to many students during her career. She began her career at Fort Hunt School in the fall of 1968 and later taught at West Potomac and McLean High School. She retired from the Fairfax County school system after 35 years of service as a business education teacher. Her commitment to assisting students and her fellow educators continued through her volunteer involvement in the Prince William County school systems after her retirement at a number of schools where she felt she was needed. She copied papers, was a room parent for her grandchildren, donated supplies and clothes, and whatever else was needed. Pat had an enormous heart and tried to assist others as much as she was able. She was involved in many service organizations that allowed her to give time and resources to others. Twice a month, she made food drop offs to the Haymarket Food Pantry. She took care of the neighbors with grocery runs, meal drop offs, birthday celebrations, and other chores. Pat was dedicated most to those she loved including all that she considered her family. She was a caregiver to her parents, son, other people’s children and grandchildren all with grace and love. She was fun, kind, selfless, feisty, devoted and a million other things all wrapped into one loving and giving person. Anyone that knew her knew she always had to be right. She also always seemed to have what you needed, a smile, a hug, advice, that picture from a million years ago. She loved celebrating the holidays, get together’s, and hosting anyone to come over for a meal or a visit as her door was always open. She also loved to experience adventures and did so by planning travel to many different places. Her parents only ever traveled by car in her early years. She went on to travel for 6 weeks in Europe after graduating from Madison College. In 1980, she planned an elaborate trip with her entire family across the US and another to Hawaii in 1992. Later, she would travel with the grandkids to Disney and historic places that interested them. She planned them all and made sure there was something for everyone to experience. Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Andy Anderson; one son: Jeff Anderson and wife Stephanie; and two grandsons: Austin (17) and Nicholas (9). Entombment will be private at Stonewall Memory Gardens. A Celebration of Life will be held in the future for all of Pat’s friends. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or you may donate to: The Regency Women’s Club, c/o Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 145, Haymarket, VA 20168 in loving memory of Pat Anderson. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com

Patricia Ann Finch Anderson

December 19, 1946 - April 19, 2020