CLARA GANDOLFO SANDERS

February 3, 1952 – December 16, 2018
Clara Gandolfo Sanders, a St. Mary Parish native and longtime resident of Baldwin, passed away at the age of 66 on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 8:02 p.m. at Iberia Medical Center. She was born on Sunday, February 3, 1952, one of 12 children born to John and Pearl Gandolfo. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Clara enjoyed the simple things in life. Nothing brought her greater joy than being at home surrounded by her family whom she deeply loved.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her husband of nearly 48 years, Pete Sanders; six children, Michael Sanders and his wife Brandy, Natashia S. Lancelin and her husband Otis, Johnathan Sanders, Joanie Sanders and her husband Jason Smith, Alisa Sanders, and Alan Sanders; 11 grandchildren, Tiffany Sanders, Trevor Lancelin, Chasity Lancelin, Jasmine Sanders, Ja’Myria Sanders, Johnathan Sanders Jr., Ja’Kylon Sanders, Devin Sanders, Bre’Ana Smith, Adrien Boudreaux, Duane Bailey Jr.; two great grandchildren, Alivia Madison and Nayeli Turner; two brothers, Frank and Peter Gandolfo; two sisters, Mary Viola and Stella Bergeron; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Gandolfo and Pearl Postio Gandolfo; five sisters, Alice Gandolfo, Lena Bourque, Shirley Gandolfo, Jenny Fremin, and Mable Crawford; and two brothers, Arthur and Philip Gandolfo.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 21, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Chris Holloway, of Little Pass Baptist Church in Charenton, will officiate the service. In keeping with her wishes, following funeral services Mrs. Clara will be cremated.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

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