Sylvia Sanders, 78, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at her residence. Born January 11, 1926 in Franklin, Louisiana, Sylvia was the only child of Emile and Alice Cessac. Sylvia enjoyed fishing, crabbing, spending time at the beach, and being around large gatherings to enjoy fellowship with one and all.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive. A Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, November 26 at the church.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Sanders, Jr. and his wife Beverly, Richard C. Sanders, Sr. and his wife Donna Jo, and Rodney T. Sanders all of Beaumont, Ronald S. Sanders and his wife Elizabeth of Gilbert, Arizona, and Randal E. Sanders and his wife Belinda of Warren; daughters, Sylvia A. Sanders of San Francisco, California, Mary A. Wickland and her husband Kevin and Vivian V. Young all of Beaumont; twenty-four grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren. Her husband, Robert Sanders, Sr. preceded her in death.
Memorial contribution may be made to AFLAC Children’s Cancer Center, 1919 South Braeswood, Houston, Texas 77030.
