Doris Faye Sanders' Obituary
Doris Faye Sanders, age 60, of Elkville, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 2:15 a.m. in her home. Doris was born on March 7, 1952 in Carbondale, IL, a daughter to Ruben and Virginia (Reid) Nesbitt. On September 22, 1972, she married Gerald Sanders in Carbondale, IL and he survives. She was a member of the Elkville Christian Church, Elkville, IL and was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking. She had always dearly loved children and had babysat and helped raise several kids over the years. Survivors include her husband, Gerald L. Sanders, Sr. of Elkville, IL; her mother, Virginia Nesbitt of Carbondale, IL; a son, Gerald L. "Chico" Sanders, Jr. of Elkville, IL; a daughter, Gerris J. Sanders of Elkville, IL; two brothers, Melvin Nesbitt of Carbondale, IL and Dennis Nesbitt of Peoria, IL; five aunts; her mother-in-law; a sister-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; cousins and her beloved "Doris's Kids". She was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Ruben Nesbitt. Funeral services will be private family services. Friends are welcome to join the family for a fellowship gathering and a meal at Elkville Christian Church, Elkville, IL on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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