Mary Lee (Carroll) Sanders

Mary Lee Carroll Sanders, 87 years old, born on March 18, 1937 was surrounded by her family on October 10, 2024 when she went home to her Heavenly Father.

Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Talmadge Vinson Sanders; daughter, Dena Sanders Gable; grandson, Brandson Sanders; great-grandson, Markus Sanders; her parents, Rev. Raymond Carroll and Lurlene Carroll.

She is survived by her children: Jimmie Sanders Strong (Lamar), Kathie Sanders Casaday (Rick), Patricia Sanders Patterson (Mack), Talmadge V. Sanders, Jr. (Deb); nephew, Jimmy Sanders (Sandy). She had eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

1 Corinthians 13:13: And now these 3 things remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love.

Mary truly emanated all of these. It was her unwavering ardent love for her personal Savior, Jesus Christ, that has left such a convincing impact on everyone. Her life was simply a masterpiece. An unmistakable example for anyone to surely appreciate. Her devotion to her Heavenly Father was mirrored in her life for children, her enthusiasm and participation in her church.

She was a gifted gardener who greatly admired the outdoors, yet was a proficient seamstress. She was a steadfast and loyal wife to be sure as she was a good mother, a good grandmother, a good great-grandmother, a good friend. “But the greatest of these is Love”. She truly loved with all she had.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM CST in the Chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 12:30-2 in the parlor. Mrs. Sanders will be laid to rest next to her husband in Harmony Cemetery in Lanett, formally known as Resthaven Memorial Gardens. A full obituary will be posted shortly.