Frances Irene Sanders
September 11, 1926 ~ May 21, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Frances Irene Griffin Sanders, 82, of 20 Rosemary Road, Asheville, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock.
Mrs. Sanders was born in Vienna, GA, and was a daughter of the late Coley and Sally Dorough Griffin. She was married to the late McKinley Sanders and was also preceded in death by a son, Donald McKinley Sanders. Mrs. Sanders worked for Sky City for 21 years and she was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda S. Jones and her husband, Larry, of Saluda and Wanda Keyros of Sugarhill, GA; one son, Ernest Edward "Ed" Sanders and his wife, Verdie, of Hendersonville; a daughter-in-law, Betty D. Sanders of Asheville; four grandsons, Mark Sanders and his wife Melony, Michael Sanders, Jeffrey Sanders and his wife Lori, and Greg Sanders; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys Ruth Hickman of Norman Park, GA.
Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard Merck officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and at other times will be at the home of a grandson, Michael Sanders, 170 Elkwood Drive, Asheville.
Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, Elizabeth House, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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With deepest sympathy, love, and prayers on the passing of your mother.
Brenda, Wanda and Edward. what do we do with our mothers? We carry them in our heart and mind always for the wonderful parent and person they were. I loved her very much and will always cherish knowing her as a second mother. I love you all. Susan Allman
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAD IN MRS. SANDERS.I KNOW THAT DOESN’T SOUND PERSONAL BUT THAT IS THE WAY I KNEW HER BECAUSE THAT IS THE WAY OUR MOTHER TAUGHT US. THEY SAY THAT TO USE MR. OR MRS. IS TO SHOW RESPECT AND I ALWAYS RESPECTED YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A GRACIOUS,LOVELY LADY AND LOVED HER CHILDREN. I APPRECIATE THE GOOD FRIEND SHE WAS TO MY MOTHER AND THE REST OF OUR FAMILY. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS
JOYCE CROOK MORGAN
Words just can’t express how I feel. I’ve known your mom through your stories and she reminds me so much of my own Nana. I just continue to pray the Lord comfort you and your family during this time. Wanda I love you much.
Diana
Although I didn’t know your Mother, I imagine her to be quite the pistol. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I hope and pray that you find some peace in knowing that your parents are now together again and for always. Wanda and Brenda, you are and always will be like sisters to me – I love you both so very much and I’m always here for you.
May you find strength and courage in your memories at this time of great loss.
Wanda, Brenda, and Edward,
I cannot even imagine life on Rosemary Rd without Mrs. Sanders. She and your dad were the best neighbors and two of the best people I ever knew. I feel as though I have lost part of my family. I will still look across the street every night before I go to bed to make sure her light is not on, and I will look for her when I come down the road in the afternoon. This is a huge loss. Thank you for sharing your mom with me.
Brenda,Wanda & Family,
While looking for another friend, I saw your Mother’s name. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your Mother from church/Johnston and what a sweet, gentle nature she had. You will be in my prayers as the loss of a Mother so dear is truly missed by her family/children.
In His Name,
Pat Grooms Forbes