Martha Waldroop Sanders

Franklin - Martha Waldroop Sanders, 51, of Whispering Meadows Rd., Franklin, died Saturday, July 11, 2009 in MemorialMissionHospital, Asheville. Born in Franklin, N.C., February 28, 1958, she was the daughter of George Bob Waldroop and Cora Mae MacMurray. She loved gardening, canning, cooking and reading and was an avid race car fan. She was a homemaker and member of Prentiss Baptist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Bruce Sanders; her parents, George Bob Waldroop and Cora Mae MacMurray of Franklin; two brothers, Mike and Dan Waldroop of Franklin; one sister, Joyce Simonds of BrysonCity. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom Waldroop and Jeffrey MacMurray and step-father, Bruce MacMurray

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2009 in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Eddie Stillwell officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, July 13 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Christopher Waldroop, Allen Waldroop, Brent Holbrook, Scottie and Brian Henry, Brian Moffitt and Chuck Brooks.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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