Evelyn Ashe Sanders was born May 1, 1928 in Michie, TN, the daughter of the late Dossie Wardlow Ashe and Emma Wilma Watson Ashe McClain. She was united in marriage to William Gerry Sanders on November 3, 1945. Mr. Sanders preceded her in death on April 4, 2007. Mrs. Sanders retired after 42 years working at Brown Shoe Company Factory V where she was a member of the Union. She was a hard working lady that enjoyed working a big garden, reading and square dancing. Evelyn loved her family and spending time with her grand kids. She was a member of the Union Grove United Methodist Church in Selmer, TN.
Mrs. Sanders departed this life on March 6, 2018 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 89 Years, 10 Months, 5 Days.
She is survived by her children, Melissa Wilds and husband Jim of Michie, TN, Tony Sanders and wife Amanda of Fairfield, TX; six grandchildren: April McCullar Cleary and husband Michael, Lucas Wilds and wife Ashleigh, Joshua Wilds and wife Kasey, Daniel Wilds, Sierra Sanders and Harley Sanders; seven great grandchildren: Kennedy Cleary, Kinsley Montgomery, Carter Cleary, Nora Kate Wilds, Davie Anne Wilds, Cade Wilds and John Luke Wilds; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Richards; two brothers, Uthel Ashe and Edward Ashe.