Barbara Wilson Sanders

Barbara Poindexter Wilson Sanders, wife of Irwin Taylor Sanders II, departed this life on May 28, 2024, in Danville, Ky. She was 79 years old.

Survivors include her husband; a sister, Janet Wilson of Wilmington, N.C.; sons Wallace Bruce Sanders (Catherine) of Bentonville, Ark., and Stuart Wilson Sanders (Jenny) of Danville, Ky.; and five grandchildren.

A 1966 graduate of Centre College, Mrs. Sanders taught French and English at the Scottsville School in Albermarle County and English at Lylburn Downing Middle School. While living in Lexington, she was a member of the Blue Ridge Garden Club and attended Lexington Presbyterian Church.

A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.