Irene Rose Tolbert Sanders, 72, of Price Grange Road, Eden, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, October 16, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A graveside service will be held at 4 PM on Wednesday, October 19, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens in Eden, NC She was born May 15, 1939 in Leaksville, NC; daughter of the late John Thomas "Babe" and Virginia Martin Tolbert. She was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church and a retiree of Bank of America. Surviving are her three sons, Michael Sanders and wife, Cindy of Danville, VA, Charles Sanders of Reidsville, and Bobby Sanders of Eden; daughter, Debbie Sanders of Eden; grandchildren, Jason and Mitch Sanders, Danielle Palma, Melissa Howell, and Sabrina Mueller; great-grandchildren, Triniti and Tianna Sanders, Nathan Palma and Valerie Howell; and two sisters, Ruth Richardson and Brenda Butner, both of Eden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Tolbert; sisters, Ann Clarke and Christine Isley; grandsons, Christopher, Josh and Justin Sanders; and daughter-in-law, Julie Bibee Sanders. The family will welcome friends at the home of the daughter, 141 Cedarwood Drive in Eden. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God." My thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of loss. Irene was a wonderful lady with a beautiful soul. She will be missed.
Tammy Hale
Brenda and family, I am so sorry about your sister. It is strange after seeing you last week for the first time in years and talking about family that I see your lost. I am so sorry. I pray that God will give your peace and comfort at this time. You and family are in my prayers.
Muriel Bryant Caldwell
Debbie and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
Misty Cox
Bob, We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a friend to all family. We love you Hang in there Buddy Marie and Tank
Ksthy Overby
Dear Brenda & Ruth, I am so sorry about Irene. We enjoyed many good times at King Memorial Church. We sang duets for the Sat. am radio broadcast that our church presented when we were teens. God bless you & the family and give you peace. Martha martin Bridges
Martha Martin Bridges
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