Obituary For Martha Sanders

Mrs. Martha Sanders 79 of Ridge Grove,Alabama died Monday September 13, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Sanders was born in LaFayette May 21, 1942 to the late James Edward Gunter and the late Gladys Platt Gunter, she was a member of the Center Baptist Church in Ridge Grove, she was the bookkeeper for Sanders Logging and the Queen of Ridge Grove.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 15, 2021 at 3PM at the Center Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery with the Rev. Farron Golden and the Rev.Jimmy Allen officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 2PM until 3PM prior to the service.

She is survived by her Husband of 60 years Vinson Sanders of Ridge Grove, Al., 4 Children Stephanie (Keith) Meigs of Daviston, Al., Robert (Aleida) Sanders of LaFayette, Al., Buck (Tina) Sanders of Ridge Grove, Al., Stacy Popwell of Ridge Grove,Al., 7 Grandchildren Tiffany Pitchford, Lance Meigs, Jake Sanders, Britten Stephens, Tyler Popwell, Sawyer Sanders, Samantha Popwell. 7 Great Grandchildren Jana Sanders, Braden Swinford, Jadon Pitchford, Hunter Meigs, Clara Ann Pitchford, Presley Sanders and Wilder Sanders. Nieces & Nephews and Brother E.W. Gunter of LaFayette, Al..

Was preceded in death by her Parents, and Grandson Austin Sanders

On line condolences may be sent to jeffjonesfuneralhome.com

Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, Al.

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Martha was a real gem – absolutely one of a kind! She was my first across-the-street playmate as we spent our early days a block down in front of the LaFayette Methodist church (behind the current Renfroe's grocery.) We grew up in a Mayberry-like environment, playing all over a multi-block area chasing butterflies, listening to Cicadas at night and catching lightning bugs! Initially quiet and shy, Martha rapidly outgrew that phase and became one of the brightest and most outspoken members of our peer group. Although she and Vinson moved out of the LaFayette municipal area to raise their family, she stayed abreast of all local happenings. Since I left the area when we graduated in 1960, she went to the trouble to keep me fully informed of local activities for all those years. I'll certainly miss my very oldest and dear friend!

- Mac McClendon

So very sorry for your loss....We are praying for you all! She was a BEAUTIFUL LADY! Mark and Lisa Mitchell Family

- Lisa Mitchell

Martha & Vinson could truly make a good red velvet cake. Prayers for the family.

- Joyce Ballard

So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Martha was the Queen of red velvet cake as well as Ridge Grove. She will be missed. RIP

- Hope Howard

- Ray Clark

Prayers for the family.

- Ray Clark