Myra Eugenia Ouzts Sanders, 82, of Anderson, SC, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House. She was born on April 5, 1938 in Abbeville, SC, to the late Daniel D. Ouzts and Mary Hall Ouzts. She was married for 54 years to Oscar Newton Sanders until his passing in 2012.
Myra was a graduate of Anderson Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology. She attended Anderson College and Erskine College and taught piano and music for many years. Myra was a member of Nell Townsend Presbyterian Church where she was the pianist for 45 years.
She is survived by her son, Dr. David Sanders (Kelley) of Gaston, SC; daughter, Jill Ashley (Rodney) of Anderson, SC; brother, Dr. Dan T. Ouzts, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, Christopher "Scooter" Sanders, Tori McClain (Dalton) and Taylor Ashley; great-grandchild, Tatum Reece McClain; and special nephew Andrew Ouzts of Madison, AL.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11:00 am in The Courtyard at The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Arnold officiating. A private family interment will follow at Melrose Cemetery in Abbeville, SC.
Flowers are accepted and memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Sanders to Nell Townsend Presbyterian Church, 1601 West End Ave., Anderson, SC 29625.
Events
Funeral Service
Monday, May 18, 2020
11:00AM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Melrose Cemetery
Abbeville
Abbeville, SC 29620