Leona M. Sanders

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Norman Rushing, pastor of Central Baptist Church, officiating.BURIAL: 2:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Erick Cemetery in Erick, Oklahoma, with Bro. Charlie Floyd, pastor of Texola Baptist Church in Texola, Oklahoma, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Sanders was born March 14, 1916 in Erick, Oklahoma. As a young woman, she worked for West Oak Industries in Erick for over 20 years. She had been a resident of Erick for 76 years, moving to Pampa in 1992. Leona was a former member of First Baptist Church of Erick where she played the piano and organ for over 50 years. She was a current member of Central Baptist Church of Pampa. In her spare time, Leona enjoyed working in her garden and raising irises. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and her last words before her death were, "I want to soar to glory land."SURVIVORS: a daughter: Darla Lowrance and husband Monte of Pampa; a son: Gail Sanders and wife Dianna of McKinney; 3 granddaughters: Sandra Dean and husband Steve of Germany, Sharon Kirkpatrick of Watonga, Oklahoma, and Stephanie Blakley and husband Lance of McKinney; a grandson: Steve Sanders and wife Tonya of Coppell; 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Leona was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister: Reba Mann.MEMORIALS: Central Baptist Church, 513 E. Francis, Pampa, Texas 79065, or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1243, Erick, Oklahoma 73645.