Marian V. (Draper) Sanders

York—Marian V. (Draper) Sanders, 82, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly. She was the wife of Raymond L. Sanders to whom she was married for 61 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Mt Zion United Church of Christ, 1054 Ridgewood Rd, York with her pastor, the Rev. Cathy H. Sherry officiating. Burial will be held in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Born April 7, 1932 in Whiteford, MD, she was a daughter of the late Alexander N. and Mabel R. (Tomlinson) Draper. She was employed with GTE as a customer service representative for 35 years until her retirement in 1994. Following her retirement Mrs. Sanders worked part-time at Disney World in Orlando, FL where she and her husband spent their winters. A member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, she also enjoyed camping as a member of the Holiday Rambler and Early Bird Camping Clubs. An avid collector of Disney mementos, she used her collection to decorate her home. She also liked to cook, sew, knit, and crochet. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Sanders is also survived by one son, Gregg L. Sanders and his wife, Nancy of Frederick, MD; one daughter, Melody R. Sanders of Milwaukee, WI; three grandchildren, Kyle and Claudia Sanders of Frederick, MD and Jereme Kniess of Milwaukee, WI; four great grandchildren; one brother, Edward Draper of Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Dale Sanders and three brothers, Richard, Harold and Charles Draper. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., Greater PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.