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.