Monday, April 4, 2011

Obituary: Evelyn Sanders 1924-2011

Evelyn Sanders was born February 18, 1924 to Benjamin and Minnie Crenshaw McClain. She passed from this life April 3, 2011 in St. Joseph.

Evelyn was married to Hale Sanders on October 30, 1942.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Maxine Collins, Clarice Hines, and Bo Fay; brothers Jack McClain and Ben McCalin. A daughter, Jackie, passed away June 20, 2010.

Survivors include husband Hale of Sheridan; son Jay (Bonnie) Sanders of Maryville; daughters Ruth Ann (Jack) Thummel of Maryville; Paula (Douglas) Cladwell of Greenfield, IA; and Kimberly Sanders of Sheridan. There are 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 1:30 at the Sheridan Christian Church. Burial will be at the Grant City Cemetery. No formal viewing is planned, but the casket will arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. The family requests memorials to the Sheridan Christian Church. Andrews Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

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