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Susan J. Sanders

1957 - 2010

BORN

1957

DIED

2010

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Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Susan Sanders Obituary

Susan J. Sanders, loving and devoted mother, doting grandmother, daughter, dedicated life partner and animal lover, departed from her physical body on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: Donations to one of the following charities "In Memory of Susan Sanders" would be appreciated to honor Susan's memory and her love of and commitment to animals and children: Operation Kindness, www.operation kindness.org and /or A Child's Hope Foundation, www.achildshopefoundation.org/donations. Susan was a selfless, kind and compassionate person who always put the needs of others before her own. She treated everyone with respect, cared genuinely about the welfare of people and the planet, and gave help to those in need without batting an eye. She was an avid animal and nature lover who was committed to spending all of her spare time with her family, showering her grandchildren with immeasurable love and affection and being close to nature with Duane. She was the most devoted and fun-loving grandmother a child could ever know - making every game, event, function and family trip. No one adored their grandchildren more than she did. She will be missed more than she could ever know by her grandbabies and her family. She was one of a kind, a true diamond in the rough, who will be forever loved and forever missed by those whose lives she touched. She was also a hard-working and loyal employee of Exxon Mobil for 22 years and as a long-time store manager took a vested interest in her store, employees, co-workers and customers. Her unmatched work ethic and desire to serve humanity should serve as an inspiration to others. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Walker. Survivors: Susan was survived by her devoted life partner of 14 years, Duane Young; loving mother, Joyce Randall; loving daughter, Shawna and son-in-law, Brent, and granddaughter, Addyson; loving son, Bubba Sanders and daughter-in-law, Holly, and grandsons, Ridge and Ryland.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Oct. 24, 2010.

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November 1, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Susan, anyone having a daughter the calibre of Shawna must be a great person.

Carl and Anita Chick

October 27, 2010

Duane, thank you for bringing Susan into our lives. She was a very kind, caring person and I know you will miss her very much. We enjoyed having her here this summer and glad she got to see D.C. and the Virginia mountains.
We feel blessed to have known her.
Love, Mom & Dad

Melissa Zelyez

October 27, 2010

Shawna -- I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Liz Chavez

October 27, 2010

Shawna and Family:

You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you comfort at this time of great loss.

Linda Laer

October 26, 2010

Shawna, after reading what others have written, I feel the wonderful love your Mom shared with everyone. How lucky you and your family are to have had her in your life! Her generosity and love will always be with you! Big hugs...

Bob Moore

October 26, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melanie Thorpe

October 26, 2010

Shawna and family - so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Shawn Merriman

October 25, 2010

Bub, Shawna, Gran,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are so grateful that we will be blessed with All the wonderful memories we have made with her and you guys. And although she is gone, those can NEVER be taken away from us. Our hearts will hold a special place for her and those wonderful memories. WE love yall and will miss her deeply.
Shawn and Amber Merriman

Jeremiah Sneed

October 25, 2010

This was my Store Manager @ Exxon! She was one of the greatest most patient managers I've ever had! She will be greatly missed.

Maria Guzman

October 25, 2010

To the family of Susan Sander's:
Hello My name is Maria Guzman. I work at the Exxon located at 35 and Sycamore School Road. I just wanted to send my condolences to all of you.
Susan was a very hard worker who went out of her way to help us even in those times that she could not. I would call her and other stores when some one would call in. She was the only one who would offer to help us. She is a very hard worker. She was always worried about not doing good enough. She did what alot of people would not do for us when we needed help.
She was a very dedicated worker who would go out of her way to help others. Several times when my manager Lori was on vacation I would call Susan, and there she was in less than thirty minutes at the store helping me.
About two years ago we went out to celebrate our friend Lori's Birthday and had the greatest time ever. I wish that we could have done it again. She is one of the greatest people that God have given me the honor to meet.
Susan was a very good customer as well. At times on her days off if she was in the area she would stop in and it would just make my day. We would get to talking and no matter how much we would try to talk about something else some how we would end up talking about Exxon.
I could go on and on about my friend Susan but then I would not give anyone else a chance to talk about our dearest friend Susan. Susan will be greatly missed. It will never be the same without her at Exxon.

Christine Flatley

October 25, 2010

Shawna,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember that those we love and lose don’t go away. They walk within us every day, quietly guiding us in our decisions.

Danette Hardin

October 25, 2010

Shawna and Family -
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. We're all thinking of you and hoping you will find some comfort in knowing that she was so loved.
Danette Hardin

Friends

Martha Dorman

October 25, 2010

Joyce, Shawna and Bubba....I pray that God give your hearts comfort in the midst of your grieve. My sincerest sympathy.

Elana Mullins

October 25, 2010

Our condolences to her family. I did not know her personally, but am a friend of Shawna's. Makes me so sad to hear, but may you all have comfort knowing that she is with the Lord now. Our prayers are with you all....

Jackie Piper Church

October 25, 2010

I am so sorry about your loss. May you find solice in your friends, family, and Him.

Cathie Ricarte(Litchford)

October 25, 2010

To the family, I love so much. Tears burn my eyes,pain shoots through my heart. I loved her so much. When I moved away, I was torn between places. I will miss her so much. She was perfect to me in so many ways. She never stoped giving, caring and always opening her heart to everyone she met. She will always be my bestfriend and my sister. I know Susan and my mother will be very close in Heaven. I ask my mother to take care of her. I am always here for all of ya. I love you all.

Susan & John Giesing

October 25, 2010

To the family,
May your memories of Susan keep you strong during this difficult time and bring you comfort and love. She will always be with you in your heart, her spirit,love and her kindness will be with you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Cheryl Carter Gordon

October 25, 2010

May you find Comfort Duane, in Your Time of Sorrow, and Enjoy the Memories You shared with Your Loved One, Susan. May Your Loss be Superceded by Your Fond Memories of Love Shared. Cheryl

October 25, 2010

What a special person Susan must have been to have given us such a wonderful daughter in Shawna, and such wonderful grandchildren. I know you loved her dearly, Shawna, and she will always be with us through you and your children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy,
Elly

Scott Fashimpaur

October 25, 2010

To Shawna and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. This saddens everyone with your loss, but always hang on to the joys that she brought to your lives. We have to count every blessing we have and know that she is reaping the blessings in heaven. You will never be walking alone, she will always be with you and God is by her side. I am here for you and hang in there. We are all blessed by the blessings of Susan, because you are all her blessings you are part of our lives because of her.

Willie Nelson Concert at the Stock Yards

Danielle Young

October 25, 2010

I think of Susan in her swim suit in the summer heat, offering me some tasty treat, relaxing at the house, hanging with her and my dad, Duane. Thanksgiving & Christmas Susan and her family welcomed me each year making my family all the sudden expansive. Loving, giving, and I'm grateful to have had her in my life. Enjoy the time your spending helping each other get through this, sharing precious memories, loving and remembering Susan.

Tom Freed

October 25, 2010

Shawna,
Tami and I have you and your entire family in our prayers. Losing a parent is so difficult but time will heal. May you be comforted by loved ones and our Lord Jesus, at this time.

Gina Hopper Douglas

October 25, 2010

To Shawna, Bubba and both of your beautiful families...
This is Gina [Hopper] Douglas, Millie's niece and Jack & Tootsie's daughter. I haven't seen you guys in SO long but so ironically was talking to my bff at work and she knows you guys! Heather [Whitehead] Scoggins. We couldn't believe the connection and that we have never realized before now. I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet sweet Mother. It seems forever ago, so long ago that the two of you probably would never remember our family get-togethers. However, I have the best memories of Susie's kindness and her genuinely warm smile. I just wanted to let you both know that I am thinking of you.

Rhonda Jennette

October 25, 2010

Dear Family,

We are so sadden by the loss of Susan. Please know our hearts feel much sorrow for you all. Hugggz and prayer's, Keith, Rhonda, Chance & Chandler Jennette

Kathy Shaw

October 25, 2010

To Shawna and Family...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Lean and depend on God and he will comfort you during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Howard Offerle

October 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Staci Ashcraft

October 25, 2010

Shawna, Bubba and Holly I am so sorry. Words do nothing to help ease the pain I know you are feeling right now. But, your worst day was her BEST day and if given the choice, she would not leave there to be here. It's not goodbye by any means. You now have an angel to watch over Ridge, Addyson and Ryland. I tell Landrye that our nanny makes the rainbows and now they too have their special angel to talk to when they feel like they have no one and I find a lot of comfort in that when I get sad. We are here if you need anything at all.
Love, Staci, Tyler and Landrye

Josh and Sandy Tabor

October 25, 2010

Gran, Shawna, and Bubba
We are so sorry about your loss.

She has left this world of sorrow, and are free from pain and harm, and now rest in peace and comfort, in the blessed Savior’s arms. We are here for you if you need us.


Love,

Liz & Dixon Appel

October 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Phil Young

October 25, 2010

Duane,
Blessed be God, the father of mercies,who comforts all who morn and provides for all who grieve...For Jesus will heal the broken hearted and give hope through His grace.
I'll keep you in my prayers big brother.

Donna Donnell

October 25, 2010

Duane,

Sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and peace through God and memories.

George Gray

October 25, 2010

God bless you and yours. You are in our prayers.

Dawn Simpler

October 24, 2010

May God comfort the family, Duane, and friends at this time of the loss of your loved one.

Mary Davis

October 24, 2010

Joyce, Shawna and Bubba
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. We never understand but someday we will.
Just keep remembering you'll be together again.

Sharon Fonseca

October 24, 2010

I will miss my Sunshine. I was incredibly lucky to have met her, but I know she is now in a place where she can help out even more people. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and Duane,

John Fick

October 24, 2010

Duane,
Hold tight to memories for comfort.
Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.

Jan Southern Tropp

October 24, 2010

Duane
We are all so sorry for your loss, we are here for you if you need us. God Bless and keep you.

Dell Sutton Eastwood

October 24, 2010

Dear Joyce, Shawna, and Bubba,
Please know my family is keeping you in our thoughts & prayers,
Dell & Bob

October 24, 2010

Susan is one of the most Loving people I have ever known. She treated everyone with respect and kindness and she lit up in the company of her family! She was such an amazing grandmother and I feel so honored to have known her and to have had my children know her! Bub, Holly, Shawna, Brent, and Gran.... I am ALWAYS here for you!
Love,
Vanessa and the Girls!

Brandy Davis

October 24, 2010

We will all miss Susan so very much. She was our sunshine! Our prayers and thoughts are always with her family and friends.

Jacqueline ( Jackie) Latko

October 24, 2010

I truly miss Susan as much as you will. She was like my second mom, best friend, more than just a boss. Your family will be in my heart and prayers. She will never be forgoten because she will always have a place in my heart.

Dr Charles Anthony, Greenwood-Mt Olivet Chaplain

October 24, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kelli Witkin

October 24, 2010

Dearest Shawna and Family, May the memories of your mom's beautiful smile and loving ways help you through this difficult time. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sondra Blankenship Ashmore Grimes

October 24, 2010

Love and prayers for the family,Sorry for your loss.My you have comfort in knowing she is home now and smiling down on you everyday. Blessings, Sondra Blankenship Grimes

Shauna Scarborough

October 24, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Gerald Baker

October 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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