She was born on March 10, 1931 in Washington, D.C. and grew up in the West End area of Atlanta where she met and married her husband Lewis M. Sanders. They celebrated 60 years of marriage together.
She worked for the Cobb County School system for over 40 years as a School Secretary, Media Specialist assistant and Substitute Teacher. She loved people and enjoyed working with children.
She was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Smyrna where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was involved in women’s ministries. She was a current and active member of First Baptist Church of Smyrna where she continued teaching Sunday school until her illness. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone she came in contact with. Her hobbies included; dedicated fan of the Atlanta Braves, painting, sewing, reading and music. Her favorite thing to do was be with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren where she always exhibited unconditional love. She also enjoyed her cat “Tiger”.
She is preceded in death by her father John Couch and Mother, Moba Gordon, her husband Lewis Sanders and daughter Joanie Sanders Smith. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Jim & Cathy Sanders, daughter and son-in-law Gail & Bob Pegram, daughter & son-in-law Vicky & Gary Duke, son & daughter-in-law John & Crystal Sanders, son Carl Sanders, son David Sanders. She had 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all.
The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 10.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Duke officiating. Burial will follow In Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery 2000 Cobb Pkwy. S.E. Marietta 30060.
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