Kathryn Theresa Sanders
Kathryn Theresa Sanders of Old Mines, Missouri was born on March 14, 1930 in Old Mines, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Steven and Alza (Thebeau) Hammond. Kathryn departed this life on March 18, 2005 having reached the age of seventy-five years and four days.
Kathryn was united in marriage to Melvin “Pete” Sanders in Potosi, Missouri on July 17, 1948. Melvin “Pete” Sanders preceded his wife in death on July 27, 1983.
She is survived by three sons Mike Sanders and Linda of Park Hills, Eddie Sanders of Old Mines, and Melvin Sanders of Old Mines, four daughters Sue and husband Wayne Boyer of Old Mines, Glenda and husband Lindell Cain of Old Mines, Mary and husband Randy Drennen of Mineral Point, and Fern and husband Mark Brown of Cadet. Also surviving is eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and sisters-in-law Rosie Coleman of Old Mines, and Gladys Hammond of Farmington. In addition to her parents and husband, Kathryn was also preceded in death by a daughter; Tammy Sanders, two sons, David Sanders, Jesse Sanders; three brothers, Edgar, Jack, and Harold Hammond and three grandchildren, Peggy Dean, Heather Sanders, Jacob Brown.
Kathryn had a great love for life, she always looked forward to the gathering of her family, especially the grandchildren, they had a way of lighting up her eyes and warming her heart. She loved to listen to music, watch soap operas, and sew. When Kathryn would hear the word Bingo, she was ready to go and play.
Visitation was held at 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Monday, March 21, 2005 and 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Service was held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the Moore Memorial Chapel with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Musical selections played were “Angels Among Us” and “Go Rest High on That Mountain”.
Final Prayers and Burial was in the St. Joachim Catholic Cemetery in Old Mines, Missouri. Serving as Pallbearers were Rodney Cain, Eric Cain, Nathan Sanders, Jason Lappe, Aaron Sanders, Kemmy Coleman and Tracy Coleman.
Arrangements were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.