Brunetta C. Sanderlin's Obituary
Brunetta Sanderlin
Brunetta Sanderlin peacefully passed away April 14, 2008 at the age of 101. She was born in Hughes Springs, Texas on October 7, 1906 to Effie Grace and Robert Edward Cloninger. Brunetta was the second of ten children whom she helped raise. She married Clyde Pug Sanderlin on January 10, 1928 and they shared fifty-three happy years until his death in 1981. She and Pug grew flowers and vegetables in a greenhouse and shared their harvest with neighbors and friends. Brunetta loved animals and raised finches, poodles, and cattle in Gilmer, Texas. In her later years, Brunetta resided in Longview and became affectionately known as "Ms. B". She was strong in her faith and an inspiration to her family. Brunetta was preceded in death by her only child Gwen Sanderlin Allbright. She is survived by two sisters, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from to at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Funeral services will be held at in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer, Texas.
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