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Marilyn Sanders
Marilyn Jean Sanders, daughter of Frank E. Lasley & Mary Helen
(Shoemaker) Lasley, was born October 10, 1937 in Mounds, IL. She
departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2004, at 7:20 PM at her home.
Marilyn was united in marriage to Charles R. Sanders on February 15,
1961 in Mounds, IL. He survives.
At the time of her passing, Marilyn had attained the age of 66 years 6
months & 20 days.
Other survivors include: a Daughter – Jeanne Marie Williams, and her
husband Boyd, of Vienna, IL; a Son – Steven Charles Sanders, and his
wife Michelle, of Vienna, IL; 2 Grandsons – Charles Andrew Williams
and Matthew Boyd Williams; 2 Sisters – Joyce Hinson, and her husband
Bill, of St. Genevieve, MO and Glenda Brown, and her husband Grady, of
Oakville (South St. Louis County) MO; a Nephew, 2 Nieces, Aunts, Uncles,
other relatives and many dear friends.
Marilyn earned her Bachelors Degree in Music Education from S.I.U. She
taught Music and directed the Band at Meridian Grade School from 1959
– 1973. Marilyn then served as the Music Instructor and Band Director
at the Vienna Grade School from 1973 – 1983. She has also taught a
number of music courses through Shawnee Community College from the late
1980’s – present; as well as offering private music and voice
lessons.
Marilyn was a Life Member of the National Education Association, a
member of the Women’s International Band Directors Association; and
Delta Kappa Gamma (an Honorary Teacher’s Society).
Marilyn was baptized at the Mounds First Baptist Church. She later moved
her Church membership to the Fellowship Baptist Church, and more
recently to the Vienna First Baptist Church, where she served as Church
organist and had served as the choir director.
Marilyn leaves her family and many dear friends to cherish her memory.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, May 4, 2004, at 11 AM at
the Vienna First Baptist Church. Rev. Verle Eaker will officiate.
Interment will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 Monday at Bailey Funeral Home and from 10 AM
– 11 AM Tuesday at the Church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 805 W. DeYoung
St., Marion, IL 62959; the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Cancer Fund, PO
Box 98, Vienna, IL 62995 or to the Vienna First Baptist Church, PO Box
727, Vienna, IL 62995
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