Mary Helen Sanders Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Helen Sanders of Maxie, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 15, 2025 at the age of 85. Mary Helen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Helen Sanders to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jonah Stiltner and Alice Faye Stiltner (Clevinger); her son Michael Ray Sanders; her grandson Michael Ray Sanders Jr.; her siblings, Louise Coleman, Audrey Jean Dye, Ersel Stiltner, Russell Stiltner and Estil Kenneth Stiltner; and her close friend Ray Sene Sanders.
She is survived by: her granddaughters, Ashley Elizabeth Sanders of Grundy, VA and Amber Dawn Fuller of Richlands, VA; her great grandchild Remi Jade Jennings; her sister Virginia Faye Stiltner of Lynchburg, VA; and her close friends, Jennifer Ratliff and Denetta Looney. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Mountain Valley Memorial Park (32350 Riverside Dr, Big Rock, VA 24603).
In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to be made to her favorite organizations - St. Jude's and Shriners.
