Ruth Sanders

Ruth Sanders, 73 of Powhatan, Virginia formerly of Advance, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home. She was born November 10, 1947 in Canalou, daughter to Earl Ross and Loyal Partain Jones. On November 15, 1968 she and Richard E Sanders Sr. were united in marriage in Sikeston.  He preceded her in death on September 17, 2001.

Through the years Richard and Ruth sold real estate, owned and operated R&R Electronics and Ceramic Works, Quality Metal and Sanders’ Farms.  Ruth was the secretary at Delta R-V Elementary for many years.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Whitewater.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Richard Jr. and Jessica Sanders; grandchildren Haley, Brianna, Morgan and Trey of Jackson, her daughter and son-in-law Sheila and Gregory Goergen; grandchildren Zachary and Jeremiah of Powhatan VA. One brother and sister-n-law Dale and Pat Jones of West Memphis AR, two sisters Eva Jones of Sikeston and Sue Malloy of Canalou; nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, sister, three brother-in-laws, niece, and daughter Amanda.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, MO. Funeral will be on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Whitewater in Whitewater, MO, with Rev. Mike Dugan officiating. Burial will follow at Kenyon Cemetery in Delta, MO.