Mae Frances Sanders, age 82 entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home under the loving care of her family and Elara Hospice. She was born on February 2, 1938 in Fayetteville, TN, one of 8 children born to George Dillion and Virginnie (Dismuke) Stone.
Mae was united in marriage to John Sanders on June 24, 1955 in Rossville, Georgia and he preceded her in death on November 1, 1994. Also preceding her in death are her daughter, Johnette Ware, grandson, Brandin and all her siblings, 2 sisters and 5 brothers.
Mae was a very hard worker, starting at the tender age of 12 doing jobs such as laundry and babysitting. She also worked for 1-hour Martinizing for many years until her retirement at age 61 and was a property owner/manager. Mae was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she worked in the kitchen, served as an Usher and was also served on the Mother Board.
Mae leaves to cherish her memory 3 children: Patrick (Lisa) Sanders, Laura (Calvin) Allen, Beverly Sanders-Belin; grandchildren: Michele, Stephanie, Calvin, Jr, Eugene, John, Bryan, Eric, Shavonne, Aaron, 35 great grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, cousins: Walter Clark, Kathleen (Joe) Buchannan, Marie Ivy, Annie Rosie Bonner.
Mae’s family will celebrate her life with a Home Going Service on Friday, January 15, 2021 beginning with family hour at 10AM until the time of service at 11AM officiated by her Pastor Bobby J. McKenzie at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr., Albion. She will be laid to rest next to her late husband, John in Albion Memory Gardens.
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