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Remembering Mary I Sanders

Mary Sanders     Mary I. Sanders, age 80, of  Allendale, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2013.  She was preceded in death by her son, Steven.   Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Clayton; daughters, Kathy Sanders and Sandra Gallimore; daughter-in-law, Joyce Sanders, grandchildren, Stacy Leigh (Ross) Whetstone, Torrey Sanders, Tiffany (Howie) Harnad, Joseph (Samantha) Buck, K.C. Dean (Kelsey) Gallimore; great grandchildren, Tyler Whetstone, Tara Leigh Whetstone, Ireland Gallimore, Bryce Dean Gallimore; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Mary worked many years as a secretary at Vestaburg Elementary School.  She enjoyed reading, sewing and traveling. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.  Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com    

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Clayton & Family,sorry to hear about Mary.I was your babysitter&Mary was a good neighbor to my sister Margaret.I will always remember her. Sue (Switzer) Lindsey

Clayton and your entire family...Mark and I send our deepest sympathy. We are saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was such a great friend and colleague at Vestaburg Elementary School and she will be dearly missed. Our best to you at this difficult time. Cheryl & Mark Grueneberg

Dear Clayton and family, I am sorry to hear about Mary. She was a wonderful aunt to Derek and left us one of her beautiful quilts as a wedding present. We loved spending time with her and she always made us feel special. May God bless you at this time. Love you! Ginger Sanders

I remember Mary from being a secretary at Vestaburg,she was always smiling. Judy Scott

Lynn and I send our deepest sympathy to you Clayton and your family. Mary was such a wonderful giving person. So many wonderful memories. She will be missed by so very many. Prayers for all at this difficult time of loss. Lynn and Kathy VanSickler

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I had the honor of working with Mary when I hired in as the HS secretary in 1985. She was a kind and wonderful person with the patience of a saint. She often helped me with my many questions. She knew the students' addresses and I could always call her to find out what bus a student rode! You could tell she loved her job and the children in the elementary. She helped make Vestaburg Elementary a loving and safe place and always looked out for the students' best interests. Sharon Gerlach

So sorry for your loss,Mary was a great person, Will miss you cuz. Hugs Carolyn Brecht Saxton

Clay & Family, so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We sure had some good times. Will be keeping all of you in our prayers and always in our heart and memories. Roy & Vena Gomez

Dear precious Sanders family, our hearts are so saddened by the news of Mary's passing. She meant a lot to the Sterett clan and was not only a precious friend to my mother and dad for over 50 years but a dear, dear friend to us children as well. Mary's very presence brought joy and her words were always filled with encouragement. She took the time to know every child, grandchild, and great grandchild. This world will sorely miss her kind heart and gentle spirit! I, personally, am a better person from knowing her. I love you, Mary! RIP sweet friend. Clayton and the rest of the family, we love you, too, and will continue to hold you before the Throne that God will comfort your hearts as only He can. I pray God will flood your minds with sweet memories of days long forgotten in the coming weeks and months and that those memories will cause your hearts to smile in her honor. Love to all! Denise Sterett Webb and the entire Sterett clan

My condolences to the family. I have many memories growing up as a neighbor. Prayers for all. Teresa (Beach) Graham

So sorry to here about mary.sandy & kathy & clayton& family my prayers will be with you all.she was so good to us girls growing up. With my dads passing I realized what a short time we r here on life. Now your mom will live for enternity.my love for u all. elaine stauffer

Clayton, Isabel and I send our condolences. You, Mary and I were class mates and friends. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time of loss. Craig and Isabel Horton

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