Kathie Wade Sanders

Kathie Wade Sanders, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Born on March 26, 1950, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late Junior and Marie Crocker Wade. Mrs. Sanders was a caretaker who enjoyed taking care of everyone. Suitably, she was formerly employed with Habersham Homes as the Activities Director. In her spare time, she enjoyed being outdoors, especially camping and fishing. She also enjoyed dressing up when the occasion demanded, possibly to attend a school function or activity with her grandchildren or great grandchildren. Time spent with her family was the most precious to her. Kathie attended Hollywood Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Danny Scott Sanders; daughters, Tonya Still and Tina Smelcer; stepson, Scott Sanders; grandchildren, Amber Coffee, Danielle Still, Austin Tench, Makayla Smelcer, Aaron Smelcer, Vayda Sanders, Ava Sanders, and Alexander Sanders on the way; great grandchildren, Tyler Malcom, Makynzie Malcom, Colton Rider, Rylee Moss, Kaydence Still, and Hollyn Hontz; brother and sister-in-law, Wesley Wade (Teresa); sisters and brothers-in-law, Janice McAllister (Don) and Lena Etris (Carlos); several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services are 5 pm on Friday, August 22, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Pastor Chad Parham and Pastor Andrew Durham officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4 pm until the service hour on Friday, at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.