Ida Mae Tomlin Sanders was born March 21, 1932 in Bayside, TX the daughter of the late Cecil Edward and Rachel Beatrice Neeley Tomlin.
She was united in marriage to William W. "Bill" Sanders on January 10, 1951. Mr. Sanders preceded her in death on July 12, 2010.
Mrs. Sanders took great pride in caring for her family and spending time with her grandchildren gave her great joy. She enjoyed cooking for family and quilting. She worked as a cook at a nursing home and also worked at Levi Straus in Ramer.
Mrs. Sanders departed this life on May 23, 2015 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 2 Months, 2 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Loretta Dixon of Selmer, TN; three sons, Eddie Sanders and wife Willie Mae of Searcy, AR, William Harold (Bill) Sanders of Iuka, MS, Dennis (Big D) Sanders and wife Billi of Selmer, TN; 11 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild; a sister, Edith Griggs and husband Mike of Steele, MO; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Leon Tomlin; one great grandson.