Carol Maxine Sander

Carol Maxine Sander, 91, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at her home in Lawrence. She was surrounded by her family. Carol enjoyed ministry as a pastor’s wife. She was a prayer warrior and a lifelong follower of Christ.

Carol was born on September 9, 1933, in Arapahoe, NE, the daughter of Glenn and Hallie Koons.

She married Rev. Robert Sander on May 25, 1951, in Arapahoe, Nebraska.

Carol was preceded her in death by her parents, her sister, Mary Sue and her husband.

Survivors include her children, Tonja (Monty) Sowder, Rebecca (Mark) Tompkins, Rockney (Jennifer) Sander, Charles (Kristina) Sander, brother, Rev. Jim (Linda) Koons, grandchildren, Erin (Nathan) Falk, Emily (Brian Leabo) Sowder, Kore (Aaron) Thakker, Veronica (Brian) Stiles, Hayley (Andrew Gillespie) Tompkins, Hunter (Kamla Phengsy) Tompkins, Hudson Tompkins, Trisha (Dave) Willis, Steven (Mattie) Sander, Jaina Brannan, Quinn Harouff, Savannah (Chase) Horn, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s name to Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene, 1470 N. 1000 Rd., Lawrence, KS, 66046 and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

A memorial service will be held at the Grace Methodist Church in Benkelman, NE on November 9th at 10:00 AM Mountain time. Burial following at the Benkelman Cemetery. A lunch will be served at the Grace Methodist Church following the burial. Please RSVP your attendance for the lunch. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.