Mrs. Sanders, the devoted wife of Collier H. Sanders for 61 years, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many. She loved spending time with her family, camping, the beach, square dancing, and was an excellent seamstress. She was a long-time employee of Kroger’s prior to her retirement after 20 years.
She was born in the Township of Center, SC, in the city of Westminster, SC. She is preceded in death by her parents, E B. Lynch Jr. and Issaqueena "Tina" Lynch Cheek. Survivors include her husband, Collier H. Sanders; her two sons, Richard and wife Debra Sanders of Chipley, FL; Collier H. Jr. “Yogi” and wife Joan Sanders of Pinehurst, NC; and her daughter, Debbie and husband Randy Piland of Burlington, NC.; her brother, Doug and Patsy Lynch of Seneca, SC, ; stepfather, Ralph Cheek of Toccoa, GA; several nieces, nephews; and two special bulldogs, Girlee & Lily (deseased).
Her grandchildren are Elizabeth Sanders of Decatur, GA; Sierra Piland of Nashville, TN; Baden Piland of Durham, NC.; Bryan and wife Jenna Sanders of Birmingham, AL; Mark and wife Elizabeth Sanders of Carrollton, GA; Leah and husband Taylor Alston of Carrollton, GA; Collier Sanders III of Manhattan, KS; and Jake Sanders of Durham, NC.
Great grandchildren are Riley Sanders, Paxton Sanders & baby Abby Claire Alston, all of Carrollton, GA.
The family would like to thank those who helped with the care of Mrs. Sanders including Marian Howard, Cindy Sanders, Peggy White, Peggy Ballard, the staff at Brightmoor Hospice among other neighbors and friends of the family.
Visitation for Mrs. Sanders will be Thursday, October 1, 2015, from noon until 2:00PM followed by the funeral at 2:00PM at Haisten McCullough Funeral Home and burial in Westwood Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Brightmoor Hospice, 3247 Newnan Road, Griffin, GA, www.brightmoorhospice.com.
To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.
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