Rebecca “Becky” Millis Sanders of Mendenhall, MS

Becky was born on July 22, 1939 to George B. “Preacher” and Vera Millis. Becky was active in the community as a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary Post 9122 VFW. Becky worked the last several years of employment with Colonial Chapel Funeral Homes.

Becky is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charlie Sanders, her son, Jeff Sanders, and daughter-in-law, Kathy Waltman Sanders. She is survived by her daughters Mechelle Coleman (Morris) of Brandon, MS and Cindy Wallace (Robert) of Sterling, VA; grandsons, Chris Sanders (Lacey) of Braxton, Allen Sanders (Caysee) of Southaven, Matt Sanders (Carlin) of Braxton, Will Coleman (Brittany) of Brandon, Ben Coleman (Kaily) of Mendenhall, Daniel Wallace of Naperville, IL, and Thomas Wallace of Sterling, VA; and her brother, Timmie Millis (Dianne) of Wylie, TX. Becky was blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Abbey, Amelia, Drayson, Sara Rose, Madelynn, Liam, Lillie, and Nate. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Visitation begins at 11:30 am, funeral at 2:00, and graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers,memorial gifts can be made to The Baptist Children’s Village in Ridgeland, MS online at baptistchildrensvillage.com or at 114 Marketridge Dr Ridgeland, MS 39157.