Leonorah Winniefred (Ottley) Anderson, 86, a resident of Ashland, died Thursday, July 11th at Wingate @ Needham in Needham. Born on July 7, 1927 in Colon, Panama, she was the daughter of the late Lipton and Mirell (Pugh) Ottley. Winnie migrated to the United States in the mid 50s. She left a managerial position in a photography studio in the Canal Zone of Panama and was the first in her family to pursue the "American Dream." Despite the racial tension in the United States at that time, "Winnie" did just that. A dedicated woman, she went from her first job in the US as a factory floor worker to a homeowner and entrepreneur. All this was accomplished with an innate sense of style, dignity, and confidence. Winnie was married to the late Sherley Albert Anderson and is survived by her son Marvin Ottley and his wife Charline of Old Bridge, New Jersey and her daughter Michelle Anoh and her husband Jean-Dominique of Ashland, MA; her grandchildren, Sophia Ottley, Marie-Claude Anoh, Dominique Anoh, Jean-Dominique Anoh and many nieces and nephews. She was the eldest sister of Eulalee Bailey, James Ottley, Joyce Williams, Sandra Boyd and the late Charles Ottley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of her life. Calling hours will be held at the Greater Community Church, 44 Franklin Street, Framingham from 5-6 PM on Friday, July 19th. The funeral service will immediately follow calling hours at 6 PM at the church. Interment will be held on Saturday morning in Wildwood Cemetery, Ashland. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in her memory to the Building Fund of the Greater Community Church, 44 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA 01702.