Illyana J. Beard-Sanders Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Illyana J. Beard-Sanders of Chatham, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 46, on February 18, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Illyana J. Beard-Sanders to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Illyana had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Illyana may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She is survived by: her husband LaKendell Sanders; her sons, Kendell (My Strength) and Kylen Sanders (My Joy); her siblings, Shanel Beard, Kiaisha Williams (Darion) and Jahsiah Beard; her cousin Jarrid "Mick"; her godchildren, Tynia, Jaleah and A'Ziyah; Shacarra (Jesse). She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
