Lydia Sanders

Winterville, GA - Lydia Wilson Sanders, 94, died March 1, 2015.
Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Callie Hawks Wilson and widow of Charlie W. Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her children, Idona Elizabeth Cowart, Annis Sanders Carlton and Bennie Sanders; sisters, Ouida Barnett and Brenda Benton and brother, G.C. Wilson. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Sanders loved working outdoors. She was an exceptional cook, preparing many meals from her garden.
Survivors include her children, Caroline (Steve) Rice of Winterville and Horace Lee (Janie) Sanders of Colbert; daughter-in-law, Lynn Sanders; sisters, Linda Martin of Jefferson and Jenny Reidling of Cleveland; grandchildren, Davy, Miranda, Jeffry, Michael, Ronda, Randall, Matthew, Steve, Lara, Eric and Steven G; 16 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Lord and Stephens, EAST, Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Services will follow on Wednesday at 3:00 PM in the chapel with Rev. Buford Lockman and Dr. Phil Wages officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.