Charlotte J. Sanders

Charlotte J. Sanders, age 86, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Charlotte was born January 3, 1936, and raised in Tin Town, a small area in Rockport, IN. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (Bates) McFall.

Shortly after high school, Charlotte married William Sanders and, together, they began their family. Charlotte will always be remembered as a hardworking and doting woman. She worked on many farms during her time in school and continued to assist her mother, Nellie, throughout her later years.

She leaves behind her marvelous 11 children, Ricky E. (Deborah) Sanders, Sr., Randy L. (Sue) Sanders, William A. (late Sandra) Sanders, Jr., Vivian N. (Victor) Emigh, Bradley W. (Rose) Sanders, Russell C. (Colleen) Sanders, Patricia J. (Terry) Kramer, Gregory T. (Deann) Sanders, Sharon M. (Tom) Tolle, Patrick S. (Jennifer) Sanders, Nancy R. (Harry) Bohlke; as well as 28 grandkids; and 34 great-grandkids.

Charlotte is welcomed into everlasting life by her beloved husband of 61 years, William A. Sanders; her parents, Clarence and Nellie McFall; son, Robert Sanders; and two brothers and three sisters.

Her family will forever remember her adoration for all of them and her esteemed relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She simply loved and cherished her large family and was considered a fabulous wife! She was a lifetime member of the Women of the Moose Club #570 and traveled to many conventions. She and her late husband, Bill, were avid CB Radio Clubbers. Along with her many years of child rearing and service to others, Charlotte worked at Stratojac in Hammond for 20 years, followed by 20 additional years with Lansing Cleaners. Other hobbies and pastimes included going to the Zoo with her grandchildren, enjoying gorgeous flowers, eating chocolate, and keeping order in the household by getting everyone settled down with the "fly swatter", which was interpreted as a glass of "ice water," instead. A true woman of faith, her friendships and relationships never wavered.

A Public Visitation for Charlotte will be held Monday, October 10, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. A Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 PM, followed by a Burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the garden of Eternal Love. Dr. J Calaway of The Gate Church in Hammond, IN will be officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Sanders family.