Ruth Ann (Roberts) Sanders

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

Ruth Ann Sanders, 75, of Paoli, Indiana, joined in Celebration with Jesus on Tuesday November 17, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born February 9, 1945 in Orange County, Indiana to Bailey and Pearl Riley Roberts. She married Richard Sanders on September 23, 1966 and he survives.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George L. and Charles Roberts, and sisters Juanita Zehr and Betty Heitz.

She was a 1962 graduate of Paoli High School. Ruth Ann worked at Bob’s Superburger, Paoli Shoe Factory, and Paoli Shakeburger.

She had a special love for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth Ann enjoyed long drives, her vacation to the Smoky Mountains, and flea markets. She never missed sending anyone cards for birthdays and anniversaries, even to Germany to friends from Richard’s Army days.

Survivors include:

Husband:

                Richard Sanders                                                                                                                Paoli, Indiana

Sons:

                Deron (Kelly) Sanders                                                                                                     Paoli, Indiana

                Dennis (Giovy) Sanders                                                                                                  Terre Haute, Indiana

Daughter:

                Deana Thompson                                                                                                             Paoli, Indiana

Brother:

                Donnie (Kay Ann) Roberts                                                                                             Marengo, Indiana

5-Grandchildren; Racheal Sanders, Garrett (Tessa) Sanders, Michael Wisehart, Justin (Marcki) Hendricks, and Joshua (Madison) Sanders, and 8-Great-Grandchildren also survive Ruth Ann Sanders.

A public visitation will be Friday, November 20 from 4:00-7:00 PM. A private funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home located at 226 W Campbell St, Paoli, IN 47454. Interment will follow at the Paoli Community Cemetery. We ask that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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