Sarah Annette
Sanderson


November 19, 1938 - April 30, 2025

Sarah Annette Harrison Sanderson passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, April 30th in Birmingham, AL. 

She is survived by her husband of 67 years: Winfrey “Wimp” Sanderson and her 3 sons and their families. Jim (Jill) Sanderson, Scott (Ronda) Sanderson, and Barry (Jenny) Sanderson. She was Nana to 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother Presley Burch. 

Annette was a firm Christian wife and mom who raised three great sons who all chose coaching which means Annette had to endure a coaching family for her lifetime and was the ultimate coach’s wife and mother through every victory and painstaking loss. She was born in Florence, Alabama and went to Coffee High School where she met her husband of 67 years. She loved supporting her husband and sons throughout their coaching careers. Her favorite past times were playing tennis, reading books, hanging out and playing cards with family and friends, cooking, and decorating her homes. She lived life fully and will be missed by many. 

The celebration of life will be held at University Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Wednesday May 7th. Visitation from 9:30-to 11:00 AM with the service at 11:00 AM. Immediately following the service there will be a graveside service held at Florence City cemetery at 4:00 PM in the afternoon in Florence, Alabama. 



Visitation

May 7, 2025
9:30 am - 11:00 am


Funeral

May 7, 2025
11:00 am


Interment

May 7, 2025
4:00 pm

2 Comments on “Sarah Annette Sanderson”

  1. Mr.Sanderson and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

  2. Condolences Sanderson Family we are related. My name is Lisa Hooks Middleton and am related to Wimp through his mother and my grandfather, Ellis Hooks, were brother and sister. Wimp and my father were each only children with birthdays 1 day apart August 8 Wimp and my father Dr. JH Hooks August 9. I would have been at the funeral had I known that she had passed away. She had a beautiful heart and soul and will be missed deeply, my heart was crushed when the family forgot to inform me of the services. I want them to know I’m very glad she is buried by my father. I hope to see you all again someday before we pass away. I only found out a week ago Annette is gone. Let’s all try to find some hope, peace and love.

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