Kay was a dedicated employee of 20 years at Citibank in Houston, Texas. After retirement from the bank, she decided to go back to college and pursue her dream of being a teacher. She graduated from the University of Houston Clear Lake. After graduation, she began her career at Galena Park ISD. Later on, Kay and Carl relocated to Polk County where they settled and lived happily. Kay continued her passion of teaching at Pine Ridge Elementary in Livingston and later at Onalaska Elementary until retirement. After retirement, Kay and Carl traveled all over the United States with their RV. They visited all the places Kay had dreamed of seeing for years. Her most memorable sites were Disney World, Washington D.C. and the Grand Canyon.

Kay will be missed deeply by all of those that knew her. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord. Her memory will last on in their hearts and she will be cherished forever.

She is survived by her Karen Jean (Coyle) Sanders Visitation Thursday

loving husband of 54 years, Carl Eugene Sanders Jr.; sisters, Sandra Korth and husband Robert, Laura Coyle Fitch and husband Richard; nieces, Emily Heider, Jennifer Korth, Natalie Korth and Samantha Bellamy and husband Adam; as well as many other family members, friends and loved ones.

Kay is preceded in death by her parents.

A visitation for Kay will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. A celebration of Kay’s life will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Reverend Joel McMahon officiating.

Interment is to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.