Mrs. Lola Louise Sanders Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Big Stone Gap, Virginia Lola L. Sanders 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday (Aug 18, 2014) at the Laurels in Norton, Virginia. Lola was an inspiration to her family; she was a strong matriarchal woman, who led her family with grace and dignity. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her work ethic, strong will, and independent spirit, will be carried on for generations. She was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Daniel Sanders, her two brothers; Charles Lewis Jr., and Eddie Lewis, one sister; Ruth Middleton, her parents; Charlie Lewis, and Hassie (Roller) Lewis. She is survived by her two children; Debbie Pippin (husband) Bob of Big Stone Gap, Mike Sanders (wife) Debbie of Big Stone Gap, grandchildren; Tracy Fannon (husband) Keith, Adrianne Wright (husband) Dan of Clinton Township MI, Adam Sanders (wife) Martha of Charlotte N.C., Travis Pippin (wife) Mikaela of Lake Wiley S.C., “honorary granddaughter” Amy Hicks Lett; four great grandchildren; one brother Donnie Lewis (wife) Peggy of Hamilton OH, one sister; Florita Davidson of Knoxville TN, several nieces and nephews, and close friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. for the visitation at Holding Funeral Home of Big Stone Gap. (17 E. 3rd St. N.) The celebration of her life will be conducted following the visitation, in the funeral homes chapel with; Dennis Sturgill officiating. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Shamiyeh and staff for their compassionate care all these years. They would also like to thank, the Staff of Mountain View Regional Hospital in Norton Virginia, and a special thanks to all of her “Family” at The Laurels. The committal service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens; those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to meet at the Funeral Home by 10:30 to go in procession to the cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers You may go online to view the obituary, sign the guest registry, or leave the family a special memory at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Sanders

Mrs. Lola Louise Sanders

December 18, 1924 - August 18, 2014