Obituary of Clara Sanders

SANDERS, Clara Age 92, of Cartersville, GA, previously of Lebanon, OH, passed away at home on Thursday, June 16, 2016 with her loving daughters at her bedside. Clara was born on April 25, 1924, the oldest daughter of W.P. and Rachel (Bellamy) Spicer. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt & friend, eternally cherished for her gentle spirit, kindness, generosity, warmth, beauty & grace. In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her siblings, Paul Spicer, Jim Spicer, Ray Spicer, Cora McIntosh and Helen Manning; her treasured son, Gilbert Sanders; and her husband, Lew, the love of her life. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Vicky (Pete) Faulkner of Cartersville, GA, and Brenda Westendorf, of Kettering, OH; adoring grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) Theibert, of Dayton, OH, Ryan Faulkner of Cartersville, GA, Brooke (Michael) Halpin, of Chicago, IL, Andrew (Leanne) Faulkner of Acworth, GA, Rusty (Emilee) Westendorf, of Dayton, OH, Ruthie Sanders, of Middletown, OH and Eli Sanders & Isaac Sanders of Franklin, OH; great-grandchildren Brendan, Christian, Rhys, Sydney, Avery, Atticus, Simone, Colette, Carter, Emerson, Campbell and Greyson; best friends, Norman & Jean Vincent; as well as a host of special nieces & nephews. Clara's family will hold a celebration of life on Saturday, July 9 at Owen Funeral Home in Cartersville, GA and will lay her to rest in a private graveside ceremony at Lebanon Cemetery July 30, 2016 at 11:00am. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hamilton/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180537278#sthash.cDzT8Hod.dpuf