Mrs. Anderson, 25, of Long Branch, died Oct. 28, 2009, following a lengthy battle with lupus. She resided in Sayreville prior to relocating to Long Branch 14 years ago. She is survived by her children, Hailey, Alyssa and James Ratcliffe of Long Branch; her mother and stepfather, Jacqueline Travers Palmer and Rande Palmer of Long Branch; her father, James Anderson of Sayreville; her siblings, Krystal Kimmel and Shannon Mc- Sorley of Long Branch, Amy Wendel of Laurence Harbor, Mary Beth Anderson of South Amboy, Rande Palmer of Brick, Diana Palmer of Sayreville, and Jennifer Kimmel of Asbury Park; her grandparents, Maria and John Connelly of Laurence Harbor; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch.