Nina J. Sanders

April 30, 1935 - November 28, 2017

Nina Sanders Nina J. (Brannon) Sanders of Reedsville, OH went home to be with the Lord November 28, 2017 following an extended stay at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH. She was born on April 30, 1935 in Tuppers Plains, OH to Harold and Lavina Brannon who preceded her in death. Nina was a member of the Mt. Hermon United Brethren Church, Pomeroy, OH. Having been a pastor's wife, she shared her gift of hospitality with many people--from college presidents, visiting missionaries, evangelists and the members of the various congregations making everyone welcome in her home. She was a knitter, crocheter, quilter and wonderful cook. She leaves a legacy of faithful service to the Lord, love of music and good cooking. She will be missed by those whose life she touched. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Michael) Holbrook of Logan, OH, Deedrah Simmons (Sam Reinhart) of Reedsville, OH, DeLeah (David) Marshall of Parkersburg, WV and Jonathan (Emily) Sanders of Reedsville, OH 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Jeni) Brannon of Reedsville, OH; a sister, Eileen (Michael) Thrash of Bellville, OH and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Rev. Robert Sanders; brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Marie Brannon; sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn and Robert Hill; brother-in-law, William Kirkbride; an infant brother, George Brannon; grandson, Thomas Simmons and special longtime friend, Elsie Brown. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH. Burial will follow in the Tuppers Plains Christian Cemetery, Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from noon until time of service. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com