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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

UPDATE: [Funeral] Where Lilies Grow

Lily Anderson started a new journey Saturday night. Thousands will miss this precious little one who brought so much courage to all of us. But this isn't goodbye...it's a chance to grow. Lily wouldn't have it any other way.

UPDATE: 12-18-12, 1:50 a.m. (Funeral arrangements) Lily's Obituary: Lillian Kate Anderson, 11, of Cumming, earned her angel wings on Dec. 15, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Atlanta she was the daughter of Joel and Jennifer Anderson. Lily was a sixth grader at Vickery Creek Middle School. She was a cheerleader and loved to sing. She was fearless, outgoing and beautiful. She was a perfect girl who never met a stranger. She provided light to all around her and an inspiration to the world! In addition to her parents, Lily is survived by her sister, Audrey Marlene Anderson, age 5, and her grandparents, Michael and Marlene Tallant and Jim and Kay Anderson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 1 p.m. …

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One Tough Lily, Vickery Creek Middle School, Taking Down A Mountain, and 2 more ›

Alexis young

1:34 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Love you unicorn buddy I miss you so much you brought a smile to my face I will never forget you thank you for coming into my life love you soooo much   more ›

Saturday, July 28, 2012

One Tough Lily

She's pretty like a lily, but she's also tough as nails. Eleven-year-old Lily Anderson is showing cancer who's boss. Hear from her live during WSB's Care-a-Thon on July 26-27.

If there's an art to battling cancer, 11-year-old Lily Anderson has it down pat. Her war is a strategic battle that combines knowledge, diplomacy and perseverance against the enemy, in this case, known as Neuoroblastoma cancer. Neuroblastoma is an aggressive cancer that develops from nerve cells and most often makes its appearance in children under the age of five. However, Lily was 8-years-old when she was diagnosed with stage four Neuroblastoma in 2009. She was admitted to the AFLAC Cancer Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to undergo treatment that would aggressively rival her cancer during a notoriously long program which holds no promises. Her parents, Joey and Jennifer Anderson were blindsided with the news. "I remember …

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Taking Down A Mountain and Son Helps His Mother Fight Cancer With Healing Garden

Jordan V.

9:55 pm on Sunday, February 3, 2013

Jordan V. Lilys friend Lily went to school with me in 5th and 6th grade. She really knew how to lift your spirit in sad times. She was a great and inspiring friend she will stay in my heart forever. Lily , you were so beautiful and a angel in my eyes. Love u. Audrey, u were blessed with what you have a great sister and loving mom and dad . Time goes by fast sometimes u just gave to stop and …   more ›

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