Beulah M. Anderson, 88 of California, MD died on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD.

Born October 9, 1924 in Lockport, LA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Rodrigue and Sidonia Theriot.

Beulah worked as a World War II welder on Liberty ships, followed by employment as a secretary for the Federal Government. Prior to her government employment, she volunteered in the USO.

In 1949, she married her beloved husband Francis Anderson, and they were subsequently married for 65 years. Beulah enjoyed camping with her husband and children, especially taking trips to their land in Fredricksburg, VA. She co-organized family reunions every three years with her six sisters, which was the source of many memories.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her children, Crystal Lennon of California, MD, Kenneth Anderson (Joan) of Solomons, MD, and Gerald Anderson (Mary) of Newmarket, NH; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and her sisters, Nita Orndorff of Orange, VA, Dora Yeater of Fayetteville, GA and Millie Garrett of Fair Oaks, CA.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Katy Williams, Shirley Satterfield, and Velma Taylor.

Family will receive friends for Beulah's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, Maryland 20646 or Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.