Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Anderson were married on Mrs. Anderson’s birthday on Sept. 3, 1942, in Montevallo. A 65th anniversary celebration was held at their home on Sept. 3, 2007, with their family.

Mrs. Anderson is the former Edythe Carpenter. She is a retired music teacher. Mr. Anderson is retired from Westinghouse. They both are active at Enon Baptist Church in Montevallo. Mr. Anderson teaches a men’s Sunday school class and is a deacon emeritus. Mrs. Anderson has been a part of the music program for more than 60 years and is the church organist.

They are the parents of the late Tommy Anderson of Calera, Sherry Yessick of Alabaster and Cliff Anderson of Landenberg, Pa. They are proud of their seven grandchildren: Tami, Amy, Danny, Beth, Julie, Jenny and Justin, as well as their eight great-grandchildren: Tyler, Haley, Emma, Brett, Bailey, Chloe, Claire and T.J