On March 27, 2007 Lanell Massingill Sanders passed away at her home in Beaumont after a courageous battle against cancer. Born January 23, 1927. Lanell was a native of the Beaumont area and lived here all of her life.
A visitation and gathering of friends and family will be on Friday evening from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont.
Lanell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Known by many and adored by all, Lanell rarely met a stranger and will be remembered for her outgoing personality, compassion, humor and generosity. She knew how to celebrate life and taught her family how to love without condition. Lanell faced adversity and challenge with dogged determination and never forgot her roots. She was a founding member of Cathedral in the Pines Christian Center and is now actively involved in her church, Christian Fellowship Worship Center in Beaumont having been instrumental in its inception and growth.
An avid supporter of St. Jude's Hospital, Lanell was also committed to the establishment and continuance of the Linda Lange Williams Memorial Physical Therapy Scholarship Fund.
Lanell was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Williams, son-in-law, Bruce Williams, and grandson, Michael Williams.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Archie Sanders; her daughter, Donna Taylor and husband, Bob Taylor of San Antonio; daughter, Melissa Frankel and husband Jeff of Dallas; step-son Randy Sanders and wife, Maxine. She is also survived by grandchildren, Jason Roberts and wife, Robin, Lara Wilson and husband Braun, Sonny Recla and wife Kristin, Caitlyn Frankel and Alexandra Frankel; brothers, Joe Graham and JW Graham; sister, Hope Marie Weaver; and three great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Fellowship Worship Center Building Fund, 3965 Phelan, #107, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
