Marilyn Jane “Gal” Sanders, 75, of Orlando died on Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born April 8, 1937 to the late Joseph Paul and Wenona Elizabeth Etheridge Miller. A retired floral designer, Ms. Sanders enjoyed arts and crafts, playing video and computer games, and spending time with her family, which she loved most of all.
She is survived by her loving sons Eddy (Cindy) Sanders Jr. of Sanderson and Jack (Margorie) Sanders of Orlando; daughters Donna Kay North of Jacksonville, Suzy (Keith) Cumpston of Glen St. Mary, and Wendy (Wayne) Vincent of Fernandina Beach; sister Helen Wilson and brother Bo (Barbara) Miller, both of Callahan; fifteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband Ed Sanders Sr.; son Bobby Miller; and her granddaughter Destiny Rose Powell. The funeral service will be held at 11 am on July 26 at Cornerstone Congregational Methodist Church in Macclenny with Pastor Eddy Sanders and Associate Pastor Mae White officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm, Wednesday at Cornerstone CMC. Forbes Funeral Home of Macclenny is in charge of arrangements.