Vickie Jane Sanders

February 19, 1951 - September 15, 2020

Jane Cunningham Sanders, age 69, of Maryville, passed away September 15, 2020,following a valiant fight with kidney disease. She was a member of First United Methodist Church Maryville, where she served as church secretary for over 30 years. Jane loved her family & friends fiercely, and she was most proud of her two grandsons. Those who knew her loved and admired her authenticity, resilient spirit, and “tiny but mighty” attitude. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and JoAnne Cunningham, and her brother, Michael Cunningham. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gerry Sanders; children, Julie Elder (John), Jonathan Sanders; grandchildren, Ty and Will Elder; brother, Mark Cunningham (Connie); step-mother, Naomi Cunningham; and several nieces and a nephew. Friends and family will gather at the Smithview Pavilion at 5:00pm on Sunday, September 20, 2020 with a celebration of Jane’s life beginning at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions in Jane’s name to the National Kidney Foundation @ https://www.kidney.org/support or to the Harmony Family Center @ https://www.harmonyfamilycenter.org/ Arrangements by Cremation by Grandview, Maryville, www.cremationbygrandview.com