Ms. Rhonda Jean Sanders

Ms. Rhonda “Pooh” J. Sanders ~ God put his loving arms around a devoted mother, grandmother, beloved child and wonderful sister, and took her home on August 7, 2023 at the age of 52 years. Rhonda was born on November 3, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ronald Swift, Sr. and Geraldine Swift. Rhonda was a hardworking entrepreneur who as very good at the stock market. Her motto in life was, “ I learned to fish so I would always be able to eat”. Rhonda was a devoted mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed her routine phone calls with her brother and her cousins. Rhonda had an infectious laugh, a smile that would brighten any room and a beautiful personality. To know Rhonda was to love her, she always exhibited upbeat and positive energy. She was also a fighter who believed in justice for all, and would go to bat for anyone that she felt was wronged. She did not believe in giving up; her family often joked with her telling her that she was in the wrong profession, she should have been a lawyer. Rhonda is survived by her daughter, Kyondra Sanders; son, Delano Sanders, Jr.; grandsons, Keon Sanders, Mack McClain, Khalil Williams, and Mason McClain; granddaughters, Kyla Williams and Raiah Meadows and Dior Sanders; parents, Ronald (June) Swift, Sr. and Geraldine Swift; grandmother, Mavis Taylor; brother, Ronald Swift; aunts, Lorraine Payne, Kathleen Wade and Yvonne Cayton; niece, Taylor Swift; nephew, Ronald Swift III; special family members, cousin/sisters, Stephanie (Deon) Dillard, Felicia (Parnell) White and Tomika Phillips; a host of many other relatives and friends including special friends, Gerri Blake, Jody Nunn and Lavinia Peoples. Ms. Rhonda “Pooh” Jean Sanders was preceded in death by her daughter, Kiera Sanders; grandmother, Francis Swift; grandfathers, Robert Taylor and Archie Swift. The family would like to express special thanks to Evans & Browne’s Funeral Home, all clergy and everyone that has shown any expressions of love during this time. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48607. Evangelist Jeannie Castell-Morris will officiate. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Ms. Rhonda Jean Sanders

November 3, 1970 - August 8, 2023