Services for Linda Ann Sanders, 84, were held on July 7, 2026, at Bright Star Baptist Church, with Bro. Andrew Grills and Blake Osbourn officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Daniel Potts, Jaxon Ringgold, Ronald Blanton Jr., Michael Donaldson, Payton Dickinson, Levi Spindle, Kaleb Allen and Canyon Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Caleb McCarthy, Jonathan Potts and Joshua Potts.
Interment followed at Salem Cemetery, under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.
Mrs. Sanders died peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Azalea Trail, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 27, 1942, in Alba, to Joe and Maisy Sanders.
She lived a life rooted in faith and family, always putting others before herself. Her love for the Lord guided the way she cared for those around her, and her greatest joy came from spending time with the people she loved most. She was a devoted member and chaplain of The Order of the Eastern Star, Order 170 of Quinlan, TX.
She could often be found fishing or arrowhead hunting with her sister and best friend, Nadyne. She took great pride in tending her beautiful garden, where vegetables flourished under her green thumb. She was a gifted caregiver and wonderful cook.
Mrs. Sanders is survived by her children, David Potts of Alba, Darlene Blanton and husband Ronald Sr. of Emory, Brock Potts and wife Greta of Golden, Elizabeth Potts of Alba, Mary Potts of Alba, Jami Burns of Tyler, and Nina Burns of Tyler; siblings, Nadyne Taylor of Emory, Rabon (Scooter) Sanders of Denton, Katie Thorton of Winnsboro, Madie Reid of Mineola, and Billy Sanders of Alba; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Jo Sanders of Alba; brother, Charlie Joe Sanders of Alba; son, Steve Potts; and grandsons, Joseph and Randy Noland.