Barbara Sanders was born in Brooksville, Ms. May 10th, 1962. Barbara moved to Joliet, IL in 1981. Barbara was employed at Silver Cross hospital as a housekeeper for 10 years and in various places until her health changed. Barbara Confessed her life to Christ at a early age, at Church of Complete Gospel, under the leadership of Pastor Susan Dailey.
Barbara transitioned this life on November 18, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital.
Barbara was a fierce outspoken, warm-hearted person. She loved to laugh, dance, play bingo and put the fear of God inside of us. Barbara loved spending time with all her loved ones. Her goals were to make memories. Despite her health conditions, she was willing to be there and support everyone. Barbara enjoyed her life to the fullest, she was small but a giant in heart. Very tough, strong, courageous and a fighter.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father and mother McCune Sr. And Mary Davis. One daughter Danielle Sanders, one grandson Daniel Sanders Jr. Five brothers Johnny, Curtis, Bobby Davis, Randy Harris, James Hill, and One sister Lodell Tillman.
Barbara leaves to cherish her fiancé Daniel Wells; children, Sharonda (Keon) Wiley, Daniel Sanders, and one stepson, Deonte (LaCresha) Robinson; two adopted daughters, Kimberly Davis and Danielle Cook. Barbara leaves twelve grandchildren KeShawn, KeShana, Keon Jr, KeAndre Wiley, Lontanice Winters, DeVeon, Da’Mareyonna, Da’Zaria Sanders, Derriona, Aeriona, Jamarcelous Robinson and JaRiah Wilder; two grant grandkids, Kata'Leya Darughtery, Amiyah Wiley; one god-daughter, LaTasha Jones; three extended grandkids, Jahseh Smith, Antoin Brooks and Sedrick Love; nine brothers, Walker Sr. Albert, Robert E, McCune jr., Robert L, Albert D Davis, Curtis Williams, Bobby Stewart, Johnny (Melba) Harris, and Syvester Thomas; five sisters, Ruthie Bush, Betty Brewer, Shirley Jones, Linda Grisson and Glinda (Johnny) Grace; close friends and relatives, Zettella Bridges, Sandra Pulley, Debra and William Butts, host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
TO OUR SUPERWOMAN, YOU FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT!!!
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