Vivian Shirley Rink Anderson, age 97, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Born in Catawba County, NC on February 29, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Rink and Mabel Rink. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Anderson; and brothers, DL Rink, Wes Rink and William Rink.

She is survived by her sons, Alan Anderson and wife, Joan, of Rocky Mount; and Bruce Anderson and wife, Vickie, of Brunswick GA; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Francis Rink and wife, Ann, of Hickory NC; and sister, Bobbie Griggs and husband Edsell, of Lawrenceville GA.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 433 S. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements byWheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.