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Emma Sanders Obituary

EMMA SANDERS Emma Lee Sanders, 74, passed away Jan. 26, 2012. Emma was married to Pastor Melvin L. Sanders Sr. She was born in Collins, Miss, March 14, 1937 to Leverta, and Edward Booth. Emma met Melvin in September 1952 in Parker, Ariz. They married Jan. 18, 1953, lasting 59 years and 8 days. Working diligently within the Church Of God in Christ, Emma held many positions prior to serving the Lord as pastors wife and First Lady of the House Of Holiness C.O.G.I.C. She has now gone on to be with the Lord. Preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Mitchell and Eddie B.; daughter, Irma; gran, Chrystal; great, Romel. Emma is survived by her husband, Melvin; her children, Robert, Zenobia, Kathleen, Melvin, and James; sister, Pearl; brother, Willard; 13 grandchildren; 19 greats; four great-greats. Public viewing will be 1- 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, at Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. at Pentecostal Temple, 1117 N. F. St. Funeral will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at Pentecostal Temple. Burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1500 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2012.

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Kathleen Sanders-Harris

January 29, 2019

Seven years later mom, and I am trying to wakeup from your absence here on earth. I praise God that you are not suffering in your body any more. We all miss you so very much and you will NEVER. BE FORGOTTEN.

Erin Grady

June 12, 2012

Grandma Em,

There are no amount of words that describe how much I miss u. I wish I could relive everyday you tried to feed me spam as a kid or how you tried to teach me how to sew or Sundays at church. I know you are not here with us in the flesh bt will always be here in spirit! I love you and miss you! There is no such thing as goodbye because my faith is in God and I know we will see each other again. So until then..I will see you later! Love You!

emily (oldest granddaughter)

May 12, 2012

I never knew of this guest book, but I am thankful for it's creation. My Nana was a jewel & it's so encouraging to see all the kind words from others whose lives she touched.
Please keep my GrandFATHER in your prayers. He has faith & is a saved man, but he lost the love of his life & is human. He needs the prayers & strength of the Saints to hold him up during this difficult time.
God bless you all & thanks again for all your kind entries.

Leon Green

May 11, 2012

Mother Sanders was a stalwart saint of God, who never lost her faith and was always willing to defend, with power, her allegiance to God. Like our mother, she was one of a kind. May God keep the Sanders family and the memory of this wonderful woman of God.

Scherie Willis

May 10, 2012

Over the many years of friendship with Zenobia, Mrs Sanders was always so gracious, kind and loving to me. I will truly miss visiting with her when Zenobia and I get to together.

zenobia sanders

May 8, 2012

Today I got the strength to look at your obituary Mom. Thank you for teaching me to love, thank you for your guidance, thank you for always supporting me, thank you for teaching us what love of god and family is. I miss you so much it's hard to breath sometimes, but I know your in a better place. I love you Mom.

Clara Hunter

February 9, 2012

Mrs. Clara Hunter sends her prayers and thoughts to the Sanders Family and the members of House of Holiness.

Clinton Wright

February 4, 2012

Our prayers go out to Elder Melvin Sanders and family from Clinton and Joyce Wright here in Plano TX. May the Lord bless you to endure and be lifted up. Sister Emma Sanders will be missed as she goes on to receive her heavenly reward.

Bill Young

February 3, 2012

My condolences to the Sanders family, especially Melvin. Emma was a great person and a charmer. I knew her from the Fletcher Jones Chevrolet days.

S.Kaye Harris

February 2, 2012

My husband Bishop Maceo Harris and myself are praying for the family. I thank God for the way Mother Sanders extended her love to me she was always very friendly, and offered Godly advice to me. She is missed already.

Pastor Stanley Nelson

February 2, 2012

Mother Sanders was always a great joy to be around, and a true inspiration. There is no doubt she is rejoicing in Heaven. My prayers are with Dad Sanders and the rest of the family, for God's comfort and grace in their time of loss.

February 2, 2012

To the Sanders Family, My parents and I are deeply saddend to hear of your loss. Your family and thoughts are in our prayers.
Hermina Wright-Washington, Elder E.J. and Mother Johnie Wright

Jerrina Mckinney

February 2, 2012

Mother Sanders will be greatly missed. I am praying for the family durning this very difficult time.

Dedra Geran

February 1, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Sanders family. Ms Emma was a charm. She could find some really nice treasurers. She will be missed.

Ethel Treadwell

January 31, 2012

To the Sanders'Family : Prayer works best when nothing else work at all. Don't lose heart I am praying for you. It was with great saddness to hear of the passing of Mother Sanders, she will be greatly missed. May you find comfort today in the shadow of our Almighty God.

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