Patricia Joy (Hawkins) Sanders, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her residence. She retired from St. Jude's. Patricia was a member of Graceland Baptist Church for over 50 years.
She was born on July 19, 1932 in Grayville, Illinois to the late Paul Hawkins & Beatrice (Clem) Jordan. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Sanders, Sr.; son, Kent Tate; and brother, Edward Jordan.
Patricia is survived by her children, Jim Tate (Donna), Ritchie Tate (Joy), Candace Wilson (Chris), Arnold Sanders, Jr. (Tracy), & Kelly Smith (Marcus); sister, Marion Hall; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be 3 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral will be celebrated at 11 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.
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