Joyce Mildred Hooks Sanders' Obituary
Joyce Mildred (Hooks) Sanders, of Cape Coral, FL, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was 77 years old having been born on September 24, 1947 to William “Duncan” Hooks and Marie “Louise” Yon. She grew up in a loving home in Bonita Springs, FL. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Robert “Bob” D. Sanders for over 54 years until his death on October 30, 2023.
She studied to be a legal secretary at Fort Myers Business School and worked in secretarial positions for United Telephone, Associated Air Services of Lee County, Inc., and other various construction companies over the years. But, her greatest role was that of caregiver. She nurtured and was the absolute best mom to her three children, her nephew, nieces, and many family friends. She was the best grammy to her grandchildren.
Through the years she raised them with gentle guidance and unconditional love that leaves many loving memories in their hearts and minds. Joyce enjoyed family gatherings, time spent with her loved ones, reading and playing games, travel, and Elvis.
She is survived by her children, Robert “Duane” & Kelley Sanders, Dawn Sanders Ledford & Greg, and William “Dean” Sanders. She leaves behind her dear grandchildren, “chickadees” Chloe and Claire Ledford, Robert “Daniel” and Autumn Sanders, and Nikki (Sanders) Dambeck. She is also survived by her beloved sisters, Joan (Hooks) & Dick Eben, and Donna (Hooks) Popkey, her brother-in-law, David & Kathy Sanders, nieces including Candy (Spice) Curtis, Lisa (Eben) Tyndall, Lynn (Sanders) Ratz, and Etta Sanders, as well as nephews including Matthew Eben. She also leaves behind many cousins, and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her adoring parents and in-laws, James H. and Juanita.
Per her wishes, there will be no services held and she will have a private burial.
If you wish to honor her memory, in lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a fund for her minor grandchildren. If you wish to send cards, please mail them to 1217 SE 19th Street, Cape Coral, FL 33990.
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