Elizabeth Sanders

Elizabeth Ann "Betts" Sweet Sanders, 95, born January 18, 1923 to James Nelson Sweet and Marguerite Leahy Sweet in Binghamton, New York , passed away on July 28, 2018.Betts grew up in Endicott, NY, graduating from Union Endicott High School in 1940 followed by The Business College in Canton, New York. In 1944 Betts, with sister and cousin drove from New York to California and was employed during WW II by Grumman Air working in the Parts Department. There she met her life partner and husband, Luther 'Sandy' Sanders, Naval Aviation Machinist. Married 08/03/1945, Betts and Sandy moved to Sandy's family operated lumber camp in rural California staying until their second son was born in 1947. Then they moved back east settling in Afton, NY where three more children were welcomed into the family. Betts worked locally in Afton for Norwich Bank and Trust Co., and A.A. Mudge & Sons Feed and Grain, while Sandy drove his cross country moving van. In 1967 Betts and Sandy moved to Fairfax, VA., where Betts worked for Fairfax County Government until her retirement in 1986. After adventuring in their 5th-wheel for a year, they settled in Belleview, FL. There Betts made many long term friends. In her retirement Betts worked as a volunteer in several Marion County Agencies, played golf, roller skated, bowled and filled her time with fun and travel. Betts was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was known for her compassionate heart, her beaming smile and her discerning intelligence. She is loved and admired by many. Her spirit will be carried on. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, "Sandy" Sanders; son, TimothyJ. Sanders; sister, Mary Louise Parker; brother James N. Sweet and granddaughter Elizabeth J. SandersBetts' is survived by her sons, D. Martin (Mary); William C. (Barbara); her daughter, Nancy J. (Michael Krause); 1 granddaughter, Sarah Ann; 3 grandsons, Timothy (Samantha); Kevin (Julia) and Jake; great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Betts' life will be planned for family and friends at a later date.In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Betts' name to your local Hospice, or one of Bett's other favorite charities, Planned Parenthood, ACLU or The Humane Society.

Elizabeth Sanders

January 18, 1923 - July 28, 2018