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Leslie Sanders Obituary
Leslie Ann (Gentes) Sanders, 71, a 44-year resident of Kingwood, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born February 24, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, to the late George and Ethel Gentes. She grew up in Tacoma, WA, and Lewiston, NY, where she graduated from Lewiston Porter Central High School. She received her Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University in 1967, where she met her husband, Tom Sanders.
Leslie was greatly loved by her family and friends, and especially by her husband, Tom Sanders, for more than 50 years. She will be remembered by her children Darcy Sims, Kristen Emerson, Vicki Honea, Court Sanders, and Craig Sanders; her in-laws Steve Sims, BJ Emerson, Brandon Honea, and Michelle (Beeney) Sanders; and 11 grandchildren Sarah, Elliot, and Olivia Sims, Will, Beck, and Elizabeth Emerson, Logan, Landry, and Tyler Honea, and Macy and Caitlin Sanders.
Leslie was immensely generous with her time, wisdom and love. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren most. Her personality was always positive and radiant. She saw good in everyone she encountered and treasured life-long friendships. She remained active in several clubs including Kingwood Women's Club, Society of St. Stephen, her gourmet group, and her Bunco groups. She was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease at age 70, and battled courageously with the disease for almost 2 years.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Kingwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Houston chapter of the ALS Association of Texas.
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August 2, 2016
Tom, Richard and I want you to know you and Leslie have both been in our thoughts and prayers since Leslie was diagnosed. Our thoughts and hearts are with you as you now and prayers are for peace, blessings on your entire family and hope for your days ahead. Richard and Nancy Baker, Dallas, Texas
Kay Leonard
August 1, 2016
Dear Vicki and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you all. May you feel the warmth of God's loving arms carrying you through these days of sorrow.
Your friends from St. Gabriel the Archangel's Ministry to the Imprisoned and the Community of St. Gabriel's.
Tom and Debra Marine
August 1, 2016
Tom, Court and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Leslie. She was a wonderful lady and we have such great memories of her helping with Scouts with our boys troop. Thinking of you at this time and saying prayers for God's comfort.
Stephen Jones
August 1, 2016
Tom and family; Barbara and I offer our deepest condolences to you all. We have the fondest memories of Leslie and you Tom. She was a blessing to all. Her books have been a living gift to anyone fortunate enough to read them. God Bless.
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July 30, 2016
Vicki and family, Katrina has kept all of us updated on your Mom's condition these past two years. Our prayers have been with you thruout this
difficult time. May God be with each one of you and grant you comfort and peace. We have read your Mom's book, and she was obviously a truly exceptional woman. Our love and prayers to you and your family. Cheryl Burr and family
Jerry Pyatt
July 22, 2016
Tom & family: Nancy and I are saddened to lear of Leslie's illness and passing. We remember better times in Pleasanton when we were all young and happy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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