Mrs. Flossie Canady Sanders, age 86 of Lavonia, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Season's Hospice in Cumming.
Born on November 19, 1932, in Carnesville, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lula Mae Vickery Canady. She was a Lavonia High School graduate. Before retirement Mrs. Sanders worked for the Dekalb County School System. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a strong Christian woman, with a kind heart and a good sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her husband: James M. Sanders; son: Donald M. Sanders; sisters: Betty Hill, Ruth Chastain and Pauline Kirk; and brothers: William Canady and John Henry Canady.
She is survived by daughters: Janet Hamby, Beverly Sanders and Deborah Ortega; grandchildren: Jennifer Hill, Christopher Hill and DJ Ortega; 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; sister: Mary McCollum; and brother: Grady Canady.
The graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Franklin Memorial Gardens - North with Rev. Josh Harvill officiating.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.