Frankfort- Shirley A. Sanders 79, a long time Frankfort area resident passed away Tuesday August 26, 2014 at the Folts Home with her loving family at her side. She was born March 12, 1935 in Ilion NY, the daughter of the late Claude & Myrtle Hadcox Bunce. Most of her life was spent in Frankfort area as well as Orlando Florida. Her marriage to Richard (Al) Sanders took place April 24, 1954 at the Cedar Lake Methodist Church. Mr. Sanders passed away February 3, 2013. In keeping with their wishes Al and Shirley will be laid to rest together on Friday August 29, 2014 at the Entwistle Family Cemetery, Case Road, Town of Litchfield. Shirley loved reading, cooking and found great enjoyment feeding and caring for the birds and other animals that lived outside her country home. She also appreciated and enjoyed doing family genealogy with her sister Sherrie. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Sanders was a member of the Herkimer County Historical Society and at one time had worked at Three Maples Rest Home on Route 5s. Survivors include a son Randy Sanders & wife Susan of Town of Litchfield, a daughter Laurie Sanders Abbott of Orlando, Fl; 4 brothers; Richard Bunce & wife June; Curtis Bunce & wife Dorothy; Frederick Sterling & wife Donna all of West Winfield; Ronald Bunce & wife Betty of Frankfort; one sister Sharon (Sherrie) Rolchigo and husband Joseph of Schuyler. She also is survived by her grandchildren Daryl Sanders & wife Tina; Bridgette Sanders; Amy Sanders & Derek Meka; Melissa Mickenheim & husband Patrick (Tanner); and Stephanie Abbott; great grandchildren Dakota and Brielle, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sisters Sandy Combs & Helen Edwards. Funeral Services will be held Friday August 29, 2014 at 3pm from the Enea Family Funeral Home 4309 Acme Rd Ilion, NY (Harry & Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors) with Pastor Roger Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Entwistle Family Cemetery, Town of Litchfield where she will be laid to rest along with her beloved husband "Al" Sanders. Calling hours are 1-3pm Friday. Memorial Contributions may be made to Folts Home. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home during calling hours.