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Shelby Sanders Obituary

SANDERS, Dr. Shelby Bryant, a resident of Tuskegee, Alabama passed March 6, 2019 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 am from Jubilee Christian Fellowship International, Tuskegee, AL, Rev. Steven Copeland, Pastor. Interment will follow in the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, McKenzie's Funeral Home Staff, directing. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2019 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at the funeral home, with a family hour to follow from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Dr. Sanders is survived by her husband, James Sanders, Tuskegee, AL; a loving, devoted son, Dr. Rodney A. Ellis, Shreveport, LA; granddaughters, Kyla J. Ellis, Brooke M. Ellis; siblings, Murry Bryant, Jr., Decatur, GA, Catherine B. Jackson, Tuskegee, AL, Cartez Bryant, Gardendale, AL and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family members, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Dr. Shelby Dean Bryant Endowed Student Scholarship at Tuskegee University. Contact: Crystal Floyd, Director of Advancement and Development, Tuskegee University, 1200 West Montgomery Road, 326 Kresge Center, Tuskegee, AL 36083, (334) 727-8540.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Mar. 12, 2019.

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Jean Lino

March 13, 2019

Shelby I'm really going to miss you, but I am sure we will meet again

March 13, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. May you trust and draw strength from God (Isa. 12:2) and the loving support of family and friends.

March 12, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2.

March 12, 2019

As the days pass and you share your cherished memories,May you find comfort that

March 10, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. And the God of peace will all ways be with you and your family and friends àt this difficult time Psalms.29 : 11 ) , to help you all to endure , with deep sympath ,

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