Sarah Ann Sanderson

October 24, 1941 - August 13, 2019

Sarah Ann Sanderson, a devoted and loving, mother and wife, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Sarah, 77, of Charlotte, was born October 24, 1941 in Florida to Walter and Annice (Highsmith) Roman. On January 15, 1965, Sarah married her sweetheart Robert and together spent the next 54 years devoted to one another. From her early childhood Sarah was brought up in an underprivileged family. This motivated Sarah to be driven and an extremely hard worker to provide for her family. Sarah and Robert were members of The First Baptist Church in Charlotte. She had a big heart for volunteering at her church and also at the SIREN Shelter in Charlotte. Her hobbies include, painting, quilting, sewing, cooking, traveling, having picnics, star gazing, gardening, landscaping, and having nature/safari walks with her grandchildren. Sarah is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Robert (Tammy) Sanderson, Christine (Robert) Malatinsky; grandchildren, Sandra, Jeffery, Leland, Cody; great-grandchildren, Ellora, Nikolia, Leo; siblings, Shirley Herrod, Linda Thomas, Nora Losco, Barbara Losco, Kathy Thomas. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Walter Roman Jr. Friends are encouraged to support Sarah's family at visitation and funeral services. Funeral services are Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at The First Baptist Church in Charlotte with Pastor Pete Kroll officiating. Visitation will be held just prior to the service from 9-11:00 a.m. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to SIREN Eaton Shelter or The First Baptist Church of Charlotte. Friends and family are asked to share memories of Sarah on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.