Betty Jane Sanders, age 76, of Bolivar, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at the Westside Healthcare Facility Springfield, MO. She was born May 1, 1937, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Benjamin Sr. and Selma (Selland) Peters. She was united in marriage to Romie Sanders June 22, 1963, and to this union two daughters were born. She worked for Pantsmaker for 25 years. She was always smiling, and easy going. She loved her family and spoiling her grandkids. She enjoyed making crafts for all the kids, especially their Christmas sockings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson Justin Beazley.
She is survived by her husband Romie Ray Sanders of Bolivar, MO; two daughters: Janet Glessner and husband Franzel of Springfield, MO, and Darla Beck and husband Steven of Independence, MO; five siblings: Dorothy Walker of Fort Worth, TX, Shirley Peltier and husband Jack of San Antonio, TX, LaRoy Peters, Jr. and wife Adeline of Souix Falls, SD, Marlene Jacobs of El Paso, TX, and Eileeen Blacketer of Bolivar, MO; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Pitts Chapel. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, September 13, 2013, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Regional Hospice, or Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at: http://www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com/. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.