Ardel moved with her father to Rockville, Maryland, where she worked as a secretary for the United States government. It was in Maryland that she met the love of her life, William, and they soon married. As time passed and retirement approached, Ardel and William relocated to Florida.
Ardel is survived by her loving husband, William Sanders. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, the 29th of October 2025, at 11:00 am at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater, FL.