BAF Announces New Scholarship Fund in Memory of Katharine Elizabeth Anderson

Friends and Family of Katharine established the Katharine Elizabeth Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund in her memory to support scholarships for Woodrow Wilson High School matriculating seniors studying creative and/or performing arts at WVU in Morgantown, WV.

Kathy was born on April 8th, 1961, and raised in Beckley, WV. She was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University in 1984. She was a proud Mountaineer. Kathy worked in retail sales but derived the most pleasure from organizing the Class of 1979 and Silver Eagles class reunions. Kathy also created and maintained a WWHS Fallen Eagles list. 

Katharine Elizabeth Anderson

“I have been overwhelmed by the expressions of kindness from Kathy’s friends. This scholarship keeps Kathy’s love for her friends alive, most of them from Woodrow Wilson High School and WVU. My family and I will be forever grateful to everyone that supports the BAF scholarship in memory of Kathy. Bless you all."  — Libby Anderson | Kathy's Mother

Kathy enjoyed genealogical research making many fascinating discoveries about her Italian heritage. She never met a stranger, had friends of all ages, and her loss will be felt by everyone who was touched by her artistic ability and her loving & loyal nature. Many of her art books are being sent to WWHS art department to be placed into their class library for the art students. 

​Anyone interested in donating to this fund may mail contributions with “Katharine E. Anderson” in the memo to BAF, 1210 South Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801 or click the button below to donate online. If you are interested in starting a scholarship fund or leaving a legacy gift, call BAF at 304-253-3806 or email [email protected]. 

Support the Katharine Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund