Patricia C. Sanders

Patricia Carruth Sanders passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the age of 89, at Well Spring Retirement Community. She was born in Kokomo, MS to the late Hoyt Sparks and Hoyte Rowley Carruth. Pat attended Stephens College in Columbia MO and the University of Mississippi. Most of her adult life, Pat lived between Mississippi and Greensboro where she worked and raised her family. In Mississippi, she was employed at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and retired as the Director which was a perfect complement to her outgoing and social spirit. She loved to entertain and was an active member in PTA, Garden Club and many Bridge Clubs. Pat and her husband, Jack wintered in Florida and they were passionate about traveling, especially by cruise ship. They enjoyed including their grandchildren in many of their travels. She was a selfless and devoted mother, a wonderful cook for her family and provided a loving home.

She is survived by her children, Karen Little Cannon of Greensboro, Cindy Little Schneider (Jeff) of Easton, MD and Clay Little (Jennifer) of Florence, SC; step children, Dr. John Sanders, III (Kathy) of Wilmington, NC and Patricia Sanders Brown (Steve) of Greensboro; grandchildren, Diane Cates, Andrew and Connie Little; step grandchildren, Elizabeth Morgan, Johnny Brown, Brandy Hasty, Caitlin Saunders, Collin and Will Sanders; two great grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband and father of children, Bill Little (executive VP for the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce for 25 years) and husband John W. Sanders, Jr. (Jack); granddaughter, Blair Cannon; son-in-law, Buddy Cannon and brother, Larry Carruth.

Her family will celebrate her life at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2 at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel, 515 North Elm Street.

We are thankful for prayers and thoughts of concern and to the staff of Well Spring, thank you for the wonderful care and compassion given to Pat while in your care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Pat’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.