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Leta Sanders Obituary

Leta Horn Sanders, 93, of Charleston, passed from this life at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, 2005, at the Prairie View Care Center of Charleston. Funeral services in tribute to her life will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28th, at the Schilling Funeral Home with Pastors Thomas and Jan Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from Noon until service time on Monday afternoon at the funeral home. Leta was born August 6, 1912, in Mattoon, a daughter of Joseph and Edith (Sexton) Horn. She married Frederick T. "Fred" Sanders on August 25, 1940. He passed away June 21, 1992. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Horn and Ralph Horn; two sisters, Eva Welsh and Elva Miller; a half brother and five stepbrothers and stepsisters. Survivors include her daughter, Fredalee Hall of Charleston; her granddaughter, Angela Climer of New York, New York. Mrs. Sanders was a homemaker and a member of the Lerna Methodist Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries.
Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Nov. 26, 2005.

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Glenda Irwin

December 6, 2005

Fredalee and Angela,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and ours, as well. Aunt Leta was a very kind soul and I always appreciated the love and kindness she always showered on me.



In loving memory

Glenda Irwin

Nancy Beabout

November 30, 2005

Fredalee,

Sorry to hear about your Mom. I was out of town and didn't know about it until after the funeral.

She will certainly be missed along with her coconut pies.

Nancy

Heather Worthey(Kinnaman)

November 30, 2005

I am sorry for your loss. Aunt Leta was the kindest person, she always made me feel special, what a beautiful soul. Her presence here will be missed; however, her addition in heaven will be felt. She is back with her life-love and will be watching over her family here, take solace in that.

Jim & Mary Lou Replogle

November 28, 2005

Fredalee, we extend our sympathy to you and Angela. Your memories of your Mother/Grandmother will sustain you through these difficult times. Leta was a very lovely lady.

Debbie Miller Giles

November 27, 2005

I remember Aunt Leta as very sweet and always having a smile. She was so good to always try and see me when she was in Florida or if she knew I was in Illinois. The years seem to move so fast past a lot of happy memories. Just be comforted by all of your happy memories of your Mother.

Jack and Joan Seaborn

November 27, 2005

Fredalee, we are so sorry about the death of your Mother. Will always remember the stock barn days and those good sausage sandwiches she made. She will always be Aunt Leta to us. Your Dad, Fred, was special too and you also.

Diana Miller Young

November 27, 2005

Aunt Leta was always so good to me and although I didn't get to Illinois much I always went by to see her. I am sorry for the loss to all of us but especially to the two of you. I'm sure she's with Uncle Fritz and smiling done on you. With love, Diana

Myrna Shriver

November 26, 2005

I am very sorry for your loss.

Frieda Patrick

November 26, 2005

To the Family of Leta. I would like to express my condolances for the loss of your Mother . Fredalee as you know we've known one another all our lives. Your Mother was a very loving special person. I know how much she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Ive rec. many a hug from her when she came in the Lerna Resturant for coffee with the girls and she always had a smile for us. Im sure she is with your daddy once again and knowing no pain or suffering. Keep those good memories you had with her in your heart and they will carry you thru. You and your daughter are in my prayers. Im sorry I wont be able to attend her services but since Im in an electric chair most of the time, its very difficult to bring to serv. but I will be with you in heart and mind. Sincerely Frieda Young Patrick

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