Photography
Official Obituary of

Marilyn Sanders

June 13, 1939 ~ October 4, 2024 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Marilyn Sanders Obituary

MARILYN YVONNE JACKSON SANDERS was born June 13, 1939 to Loreatha King and Latra
Jackson. She attended Hutto High School graduate class of 1959. She accepted Christ at an
early age and joined First African Baptist Church in West Bainbridge where she sang in the
choir. She worked several jobs among them painting carports at the base, American Electric,
Thomas and Betts, seamstress, crafter and caregiver to many.

Marilyn departed this life on Friday, October 4, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband
R. L. Sanders, her mother Loretha King, brother Willard Screen, step father Kale Jackson and
two sons Eric V. Sanders and Stuffon D. Sanders.

She leaves to cherish her memories daughters Terro Sanders -Pittman (Tim) Rocherster, NY;
Jessie Scott (Chris) Atlanta, GA; Erica Sanders Murrell (Mitch) Bainbridge, GA; sons Darrien
Sanders and Joe Smith both of Bainbridge, GA; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;
memorable first cousin, Eleanor Ann Cox (Bobbie); a special bonus grandson, Jaylin Barthel
and a host of nieces, nephews , cousins and friends.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marilyn Sanders, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Friday
October 11, 2024

2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bouie Memorial Chapel of Collins Family Mortuary
203 West Shotwell Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819

Celebration of Life
Saturday
October 12, 2024

3:00 PM
First African Baptist Church
115 Church Street
Bainbridge, GA 39817

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
October 12, 2024

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
100 Mount Olive Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817

SHARE OBITUARY

© 2026 Collins Family Mortuary. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility