Maxine R. Sanders

Maxine R. Sanders, age 93 of Bradford, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her home.  Maxine was born in Darke County on May 17, 1926 to the (late) Cletus & Curreta (Pepple) Subler; attended Ansonia Schools; had previously worked at Poultry Producers, Versailles and cooked for over 25 years at the Shingle Shack, Montezuma; a past member of the Eastern Stars; a member of the Covington Eagles Aerie #3998; member of the AMVETS Post #66, Covington; in her earlier years she enjoyed crocheting; she also enjoyed playing card; but she “loved to party!”  Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Gary Smith; son-in-law, Dean Shafer; three sisters, Wanda Wilson, Phyllis Beam, Doris Moorman-Trick; and brother, Gene Subler.  Maxine is survived by her husband of 77 years, John R. Sanders; five children, Gloria Shafer, Joyce & Darrell Marshall, Annie & Edsel Gregg, Georgia & John Hartzell, Rick & Connie Sanders, all of Bradford; grandchildren, Mindy & Tom Storrie, Ron & Angie Shafer, John & Jeanette Marshall, Julie & Bill Covault, Shelly & Clint Gasson, Kelly & Nick Hansen, Jim Smith, Brenda & Kent Canan, Randy Hartzell, Bob & Charlene Hartzell, Rick & Joann Sanders, Russ & Aleisha Sanders, Jennifer & Aaron Flora; 29 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Max & Linda Subler of Ansonia; sister, Sharon Black of Greenville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford with Pastor Daryl Peeples officiating.  Interment Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford.  Visitation 2-5 PM Sunday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Greenville.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.