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In memory of
Marlies Sanders
March 14, 1939 - January 3, 2026
Mar 14, 1939 - Jan 3, 2026
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Alzheimer's Association, Lost Dog Rescue Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
$765.00
Raised by 8 people
Obituary
Marlies Sanders, a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Woodbridge, Virginia, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on March 14, 1939, in Nordenham, Germany, Marlies’s life was defined by resilience, faith, and an unwavering love for her family.
At the age of 12, Marlies immigrated to the United States with her parents, beginning a new chapter in New Jersey, where she gave birth to her four sons, …
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Memories & condolences
Marlins was a good friend. She was a kind and generous person. Her family was her top priority she would do anything …
Marlins was a good friend. She was a kind and generous person. Her family was her top priority sh…
Marlins was a good friend. She was a kind and generous person. …
My deepest condolences. She was a very good friend.
My deepest condolences. She was a very good friend.
My deepest condolences. She was a very good friend.
Marlies was a wonderful women and a very good friend to my mum and our family. So many memories and laughter to share w…
Marlies was a wonderful women and a very good friend to my mum and our family. So many memories and…
Marlies was a wonderful women and a very good friend to my mum a…
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Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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What were Marlies's favorite movies?
She loved anything with Richard Chamberlain or Peter Falk. Later in life she loved w…
She loved anything with Richard Chamberlain or Peter Falk. Later in life she loved watching Ab…
She loved anything with Richard Chamberlain or Peter Falk. Later in life she loved watching Abigail Breslin movies.
What were Marlies's favorite local spots?
The Swiss Bakery in Springfield VA
The Swiss Bakery in Springfield VA
The Swiss Bakery in Springfield VA
What were Marlies's favorite ways to spend free time?
With family.
With family.
With family.
What were Marlies's favorite artists or styles of art?
She absolutely loved crocheting and knitting and created many beautiful pieces.
She absolutely loved crocheting and knitting and created many beautiful pieces.
She absolutely loved crocheting and knitting and created many beautiful pieces.
Timeline
Born
March 14th, 1939
Nordenham, Germany
Moved
January 9th, 1952
New Jersey
Had a child
1960
Survived by
Ron Sanders
Son
Gretchen (Ron's Wife)
Daughter-in-law
Eric Sanders
Son
Laura (Eric's Wife)
Daughter-in-law
Jim Sanders
Son
Veronica (Jim's Wife)
Daughter-in-law
Christina F
Granddaughter
Steven F
Family
Ava F
Family
Aubrey F
Family
Dempsey F
Family
Derrick Sanders
Grandson
Brittany Sanders
Granddaughter
Sarah K
Granddaughter
Andrew K
Family
Brooke H
Granddaughter
Dylan H
Family
Liam H
Family
Levi H
Family
Karissa S
Granddaughter
Erik S
Family
Zayn S
Family
Kayla S
Granddaughter
Predeceased by
John Sanders
Son
Martha Sanders
Mother, 1907-2004
George Sanders
Father
Victoria .
Granddaughter
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Alzheimer's Association, Lost Dog Rescue Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
$765.00
Raised by 8 people
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