MALVERN – . Edna Gwens Sanders 87, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away on September 23, 2014 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born September 15, 1927 to the late Saddler and Susie Gwens in Hermitage, Arkansas.
Edna accepted Christ at an early age and continued her walk with Him for 80 years. She was a member of the West End Church Of God In Christ in Malvern, Arkansas.
Mother Sanders leaves to cherish her legacy, her husband of 65 years, Superintendent R.N. Sanders, children: Missionary Mary Sanders Calloway, Gearldine Sanders, Royse N. Sanders, Jr., Jannette Sanders, Charles Sanders, Elder Darrell Sanders, Elder James Sanders all of Malvern, Arkansas, Beverly Mays, of Hamburg, Arkansas, Sherry Carter of Marianna, Arkansas, and Missionary Gwendolyn Cousin of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. One sister, Doris Hines of Jersey, Arkansas, ; 39 grandchildren, 36 Great-Grandchildren, two Great-Great-Grand and a host of other relatives.
Her funeral services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:30 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church Malvern AR. Visitation will be held today at West End Church Of God In Christ in Malvern, Ark. 6–8 p.m. Services entrusted to Christian Way Funeral Home. Online register at christianwayfh.com