Connie Strickland Anderson

Bennettsville, SC

Mrs. Connie Strickland Anderson, 67, of Bennettsville passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Connie was born in Bennettsville on July 22, 1957, to Christine and the late Hawkins Strickland. She was an avid sports enthusiast, earning many awards in tennis, basketball, softball and dancing the Shag. After graduating from Winthrop University, Connie dedicated 43 and half years of her professional career to the Marlboro County School District, where she taught Physical Education to many generations and retired from the District Office in 2022. Connie spent many of her summers running camp Horizon in Bennettsville and was frequently recognized by former students and campers. She enjoyed spending time on the Grand Strand with her family fishing, swimming, and playing in the surf while listening to beach music. Connie was a huge Gamecock fan and enjoyed following their women’s basketball team, although her favorite games to watch were those of her grandsons, who called her “Cici”.

Above all of the accomplishments, hobbies and accolades, what Connie cherished most was her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Hawkins Strickland and her husband, Thomas Edward Anderson.

Connie is survived by her loving mother, Christine Strickland; sons, David Edward “Andy” Anderson (Whitney) and Christopher Scott Anderson (Meg) all of Florence; sisters, Judy Strickland Long (Watt) of Pinehurst, NC and Bonnie Stillwell (Roy) of McColl; 3 grandchildren, Nicholas Hatfield, Hawkins Anderson and Miller Anderson; nephews, Doc Stillwell (Whitney) and Zachary Long; niece, Alexa Stillwell; great nephew, Colt Stillwell; and great niece, Paisley Stillwell.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Burroughs Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 308 West Main Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512.

On-line condolences may be made at www.bfhbennettsville.com.

Burroughs Funeral Home is honored to assist the Anderson family.

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