Joyce Reid Sanders

Joyce Reid Sanders, age 87, of Sautee-Nacoochee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Joyce Sanders was born in Newnan to the late Robert and Marguarite Sykes Reid.  In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Corban Sanders, and sister, Martha Jane Kyle.  Joyce was a retired teacher for DeKalb County, was a member of Nacoochee United Methodist Church and a long-time resident of Skylake. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, C.J. and Charles Pearce; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Amanda G. Sanders; grandson, Trenton D. Sanders; and granddaughter, Jennica H. Sanders. Joyce Sanders was an amazing person, well known for her artistic talent. She was a published author and a challenging bridge player. She loved to champion many humanitarian causes, was an active participant in the Red Hat Club, an active member of the Skyladies and a collector of dolls, Santa Clauses, glass figurines, miniature houses, and china just to name a few.  She loved to travel to places as far away as Hawaii, Alaska and Italy.  One of her fondest loves was Skylake in Sautee, Georgia where she lived many happy years with lots of her friends, the Country Store and countless activities.  She will be missed by many whose lives she touched. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in the Chapel at Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Windmiller will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joyce’s name to the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center, P.O. Box 460, 283 Highway 255 North, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.