Joan Sanders

Joan M. Sanders, age 70, of Decatur, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on May 6, 2025, at her home, with her devoted husband by her side.

Joan was a compassionate soul whose love for animals was evident in the many she rescued and cared for throughout her life. An avid hiker, she found joy and serenity on the trails of the Cherokee National Forest and the Smoky Mountains, where she spent countless hours immersed in the beauty of nature.

She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Decatur. Joan will be remembered for her kind heart, adventurous spirit, and unwavering love for all of God's creatures.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia Mason.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, David Sanders; sisters, Carol Read of Huntsville, AL and Elaine Roddy of Bristol, VA; special niece, Hailey Thomas; special nephew, Rusty Gibson; and other loved nieces and nephews; and several other loved family and friends.

The family will have a Graveside Service at Beta Cemetery in Decatur, TN at 2:00pm on Monday, May 12, 2025.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Joan or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the Sanders family with these arrangements.