Sandra Sanders

Sandra Faye Sanders , 77, of Athens passed away Wednesday, December 6th. She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Andy) and Anna (Annie) Lemons.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas E Sanders; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Butch Lay of Madisonville, Tn.; grandchildren, Jacob Lay of Alcoa, Tn., Sarah Lay of Madisonville, Tn., Aaron and (wife) Madison Lay of Arlington, Mass.; brother-in-law, James Lynn Sanders; sister-in-law Emma Loredo of Cedar Hill, Tx and sister-in-law Carol Ann Sanders of Chattanooga, Tn. Several cousins as well.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church and was a long- time employee of Sears and Roebuck Co. in Athens.

There will be a private family service at a later date.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Sandra and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist her family with these arrangements.