of Mabelvale, AR

May 27, 1939 - January 10, 2024

Norma Jean Sanders, 84, of Mabelvale, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock. She was born May 27, 1939 in Vimy Ridge, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Curtis Franklin and Hazel Mae (Walker) Speer. Norma was also preceded in death by her husband-her one true love, Thomas B. Sanders, who died November 12, 2015.

She was a retired teacher for the Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts. She was of the Baptist faith and a most recently a member of Sardis United Methodist Church She loved cooking for her family and spending time with her grandkids and her friends. Norma was loved by many who will miss her.

A loving and devoted Mom and Nana; Norma is survived by her son, Tim Sanders and wife, Angela of Alexander, Arkansas; her sister, Carolyn (Speer) Erwin of Calvert City, Kentucky; grandchildren, Caeley Peterson and husband, Bryce of Conway; Hunter Sanders of Moline, Illinois; Tiffany Sanders of Alexander; a great-grandson, Rhett Peterson of Conway; a niece, Rejeania Erwin Estes and husband, Tracy of Dexter, Kentucky and a great-niece, Paula Wise and husband, Al of Bryant, Arkansas.

Funeral for Norma will be 1:30pm Thursday, January 18, 2024 in the Chapel of Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, with Bro. Tom Williams Officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm until service time.

Due to the weather conditions, a graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Tim Sanders, Hunter Sanders, Eric Coursey, Dusty Smith, Joe Alred and Jim Houser serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Al Wise.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com