Hattie Sanders, of Brookville, was born on October 10, 1923 in Slemp, KY, a daughter to William and Susan Melton Ratliff. Hattie was married to the late George Sanders. She was a member of Scipio United Baptist Church. Hattie was a homemaker and loved to cook, tend to a large garden, plant beautiful flowers, and she especially loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. On Sunday, March 7, 2021, at the age of 97, Hattie passed away peacefully at Brookville Healthcare.
Those surviving who will cherish Hattie’s memory include four children; Betty (Wayne) Clevenger of Oxford, OH, Billy Ray Sanders of Bath, IN, Sarah (Ron) Combs of Oneida, KY, and Jack (Carol) Sanders of Hamilton, OH; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Kunkel of Richmond; as well as several nieces and nephews. Hattie was preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband George Sanders; seven sisters; seven brothers; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Sanders.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, in Brookville, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow immediately after in Springfield Cemetery.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, all attending must follow Governor Holcomb’s mandates: You must wear a face mask; you must social distance; funeral home attendance is limited to 50 people at any one time; and if you are not feeling well, or if you have a compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Hattie Sanders.