Erna Lea Sanders was born on August 12, 1927 and on October 20, 2012 went home to be with her Lord. She will be welcomed with open arms by her husband John D. Sanders, Sr. and her son John D. Sanders, Jr. who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters Cynthia Boyles and husband Kenneth and Jessie Mackey; grandchildren Bruce Boyles, Rick Boyles MD, Lisa Stevens, Kevin McShan, Cindy Strawn, David Mackey, Daniel Mackey, Shannon Sanders, Denise Tonner and Darrin Sanders; great grandchildren Kenny Boyles, Lisa Angelle, Ricky Alan Boyles, Kareign Callano, Mark Allen Noble, Rock Stevens, Stone Stevens, Coal Stevens, Amanda McShan, Justin McShan, Justin Strawn, Casey Mackey, Andrea Mackey, Francesca Mackey, Jessica Mackey, Carrie Lynn Anderson, Michal Sanders; and numerous great-great grandchildren.
Erna Lea was a native Texan whose greatest joy was her family. She enjoyed cooking, never letting anyone leave her home without being fed. She loved gardening and spending time making flower arrangements. She had been a member of a bowling league in her younger days. She enjoyed going to Lovelighters Club and helping prepare meals for the needy. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved fishing when she was able.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends,, but we have the assurance that she is with the Lord.
Funeral services are set for 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 25, 2012 in the Chapel at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Forest Park The Woodlands Mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the funeral home.