Marjorie Gilbert Sanders, (Marge), passed away July 25, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Marge was born July 11, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gilbert in Graham, Texas. She spent her childhood in Olney, Texas, and attended Olney High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and was named outstanding girl of her senior year class.
Marge attended Hardin Simmons University graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business. While there she met her husband of 60 years, Grady Sanders. They married in 1945 while he was attending the Marine Officer Candidate School.
Following WWII, Marge and Grady began their married life together in Dallas, Texas. Grady's decades long career with Allstate Insurance took them to various states around the country. Everywhere they lived, Marge cared for her family and built strong friendships, especially in the churches they attended. Their lifelong dream was to retire in Texas, which they did in 1984 when they moved to Austin.
Marge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. A devout Christian, she committed to volunteer work in her church and community. She was a volunteer at St. David's North Austin Medical Center for 18 years, retiring at the age of 90.
Marge is survived by four children, Sandra Anderson of Centennial, Colorado; Carol Rosengren and husband Richard Rosengren of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Holly Sanders of Austin, Texas; Jeffrey Sanders of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Tyler Rosengren and wife Heidi Rosengren of San Francisco; Sean Mellott of Queens, New York; Kari Mellott of Centennial, Colorado; and two great-grandchildren, Annika and Aksel Rosengren.
The last few years of her life Marge was a resident of Brookdale Northwest Hills Senior Living Community. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff for their loving care and attention.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, at Brookdale Northwest Hills, 5715 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78731.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hyde Park Baptist Church Missions Activities.
To share condolences with the family, please visit www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
