"IT Shall Be Done With Integrity"

A Celebration of Life Ann Sanders was born on December 13 1932 in Ensley Alabama to Ordis and Beatrice Rush. Upon her confession of faith in Christ she was baptized at twelve years old by Pastor Rainey at the 23rd Street Baptist Church where Ann served as an usher and choir member. She also played the piano for the Baptist Training Union. Later in 1971 she became a member of First Baptist Church of Zion City where she was a member of the Senior Choir until she was no longer able. Ann was educated in the Birmingham Public School System. She graduated from Parker High School's January Class in 1951. She graduated from the Ruth Poro School of Beauty Culture in 1952. Ann graduated from Wenonah Technical School of Practical Nursing in 1967. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for nineteen years at Baptist Medical Center Montclair Hospital until she retired in 1989. On the 10th day of June she entered into holy matrimony to her soulmate Robert Sanders. During their twenty seven years of marriage they were blessed with four children. Ann was an accomplished seamstress. She was proficient in making hair bows decorative socks and hand crafted gift baskets. Ann loved to cruise and working puzzles. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members. She will be fondly remembered for her humble spirit and generous heart. Ann was dearly loved by her family members and will be missed tremendously. Ann leaves to mourn her children Robert Sanders Jr. Crystal Sanders Linda Thomas Larry Marsha Bates Leo her grandchildren Raven Sanders and Leo Bates III her great grandchildren Joshua and Kayla Dozier.