Mildred Ann Sanders

Mrs. Mildred Annette Sanders, age 97 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Monday, April 21st, 2025, at the Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Fairmount.

Mildred was born in Jackson County, North Carolina on March 25th, 1928, a daughter of the late William Toy Delay and Fannie Lee Wilson Delay. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Walter Donald Sanders Sr; her son, Stephen Lamar Sanders; granddaughter, Jennifer Sanders; sister, Betty Hegwood. Mildred worked for the Gordon County Health Department for 28 years prior to her retirement. She was the oldest member of her high school graduating class and was also the oldest member of New Echota Methodist Church. Mildred and her husband, Don were very active in the Calhoun Elks Lodge and the Calhoun Jaycee’s.

Survivors include her two sons, Walter Donald Sanders Jr. (Bridget) and Phillip Sanders (Sherry); daughter-in-law, Penny Sanders; four grandchildren, Elliott Sanders, Heather Hubbard, Vanessa Bierman, and Dede Wilson; nephew, Barry Hegwood; several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-nieces also survive.

A Celebration of Mildred’s life will be announced at a later date.

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Thomas Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Mildred Sanders.