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Bettye Jean Sanders

May 11, 1948 ~ January 12, 2026 (age 77) 77 Years Old

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Bettye Sanders of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Family Visitation: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh

Survivors: Son, Thurmond Sanders (Alicia) of Raleigh; Sisters, Brenda Pedersen (Dr. Walter Pedersen) of Purcellville, VA, Deborah Williams of Henderson, NC, Jessica Perry of Sanford, NC; Brother, John Sanders (Karen) of Garner; Grandson, Trevor Sanders of Raleigh; Nieces, Nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

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Thursday
January 22, 2026
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lea Funeral Home
2500 Poole Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

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