Ruth M. Sanders, age 96, of Paducah passed away Monday afternoon August 9, 2021 at the Dawson Springs Health and Rehab Center in Dawson Springs, KY. Ruth was a life long member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church in Livingston County. Ruth was secretary/bookkeeper for Mac’s Body Shop for many years. Ruth and her late husband, Mack enjoyed boating, camping and traveling in their motor home. They enjoyed spending many winters in Florida.
Ruth is survived by one daughter, Patty (Bill) Shannon of Paducah; two grandchildren, William Kevin (Angie) Shannon of Paducah and Dana Shannon (Hal) Hendricks of Birmingham, AL; seven grandchildren, Andee Shannon, Molly Shannon, Mack Shannon, Lara Shannon all Paducah and Shannon Hendricks, Emily Hendricks and Hugh Hendricks all of Birmingham, AL; one great grandson, Evertt Willam Shannon; special neice, Hilda Rae (Norwood) Wright of Paducah.
Preceding in death was husband, Mack Sanders, parents, Emmett Doyle & Arla Nelson Doyle; one sister, Beatrice Powell all of Burna KY.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Chapel with Rev. Bob Martin officiating. Entombment with follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. There will be no public visitation.
Expression of symmpathy may be made to McCracken County Humane Society, 4000 Coleman Road, Paducah, KY 42001
Arrangements made by Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.