Mary Lynn Anderson was born on June 4, 1976, in Big Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Roger Anderson and Janie Boger. Mary was raised in the Evart area and attended Evart High School, graduating in 1994. In 1998, Mary graduated fromÊ Ferris State University where she earned a BachelorÕs Degree in Marketing.

Mary worked as an Advertising Representative for the Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun newspaper. She loved the outdoors, music, scrap booking and hunting.

She is survived by her son, Samuel Thomas Babb of Evart, Mich.; parents, Roger and Janie Anderson of Evart, Mich.; and her brother, Michael Anderson of Lansing, Mich.

Services for Mary were held at Lux Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Evart Free Methodist Church, Evart, Mich., with Rev. Russ Atherton officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Lux Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

EditorÕs note: The Morning Sun is owned by the Morning Star Publishing company which also owns several papers in this region, including The Leader. Many of The Leader, Antrim County News and Northern Star (Gaylord) staff members have worked with Mary. She was considered a friend, as well as a co-worker and will sadly be missed by all.