Ethel Lynn Sanders

January 24, 1941 - November 9, 2024

Mrs. Ethel Lynn Sanders went home to Jesus on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Sanders, Sr., daughter Mary Jean Sanders, and son Jimmie Lee Sanders, Jr.

Ethel was born in Brownsville, Tennessee and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Taylor and Eugenia Hopson, brothers Illuis Taylor, James Taylor, Earl Hopson, Stanley Hopson, and sister Eartha Hopson-Willis. Her remaining sisters and brothers include Hattie Mae, (Ron Hicks deceased), Robert Thomas Hopson (Denise), Martha Mae (Charles Falls) and William Hopson (Lavonne). All of whom loved and cherished their oldest sister.

Ethel raised her family in Ravenna, Ohio and leaves behind her son James T. Sanders (Susan), Teresa Sanders, Yvonne Sanders, and Demetrius Diane Sanders. Her precious grandchildren include Kashema Smith, Stephon Sanders, Marlos Sanders, Mary Sanders, Theresa Sanders, Adam Jones, and Bryson T. Sanders. She also leaves a legacy that includes fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, as well as a multitude of beloved nieces and nephews.

Ethel was a renowned cook in her day, having been deeply respected at the East Park Restaurant in Ravenna, Ohio. She was a Mother of the United Church of Jesus Christ in Ravenna; with her faith on display for all to see, hear, and witness. She joyously attended her son’s college graduation, family sporting events, and family celebrations. Always having a warm greeting for those she met, a word of wisdom, a powerful praise, dancing feet, and a delicious meal prepared for you. One thing about Mother Sanders, she always had her door open to everyone. She lived her life with determination to love her family with her whole heart and soul and with the same love she held for her Savior Jesus Christ. She was loved beyond measure and will be deeply missed. Memories will be cherished for generations to come!

“I am a daughter of the KING who is not moved by the world for my GOD is with me and goes before me.”

1 John 3:1 NIV

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are."

Family will receive friends on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the United Church of Jesus Christ, 420 S. Prospect St., Ravenna, from 10am -12pm, with the funeral service, officiated by Elder James Sanders, beginning at 12pm. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Park.

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