Mrs. Frances Sanders Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frances Marian Sanders, 89, born on October 03, 1923, passed away on February 16, 2013. A true Georgia Peach, she was born and raised in Hartwell, GA, the 4th of 9 children to Marion Francis Hilley and Sally Kinley. Growing up, she was known as Big 6, due to her height and basketball number, and was able to make a basket from half-court. Also known as Rosie the Riveter, she helped to assemble airplanes for WWII. Shortly after, she became the wife of Jack Sanders and mother to Gary and Charlotte, and moved to Florida to become a resident of Longwood for more than 60 years. She worked at the telephone company for over 20 years, and after retiring, then became the Docent of the Maitland Historical Society, where she devoted 20 years. It was during this time, she became affectionately known by her grandchildren as Granzy Baby and Frannie, by her other "grandchildren". She is survived by her son, Gary Sanders and daughter, Charlotte Ryan, both of Orlando, one brother, Charlie Hilley of Georgia, three grandchildren (Teddy, Desha, and Stacey Sanders), two great-grandchildren (Amanda and Jamaal), one great-great grandchild (Danny), two extended families (Karen, David, Chelsea, Jess, Ben, Brian, Lori, Hamdy, Olivia and Omar) and many nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA from 4:00 -7:00 p.m., with services being held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Bethany Baptist Church amongst the rest of her family. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Frances Sanders

October 3, 1923 - February 16, 2013

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