Syble Oglesby Sanderson

Cheraw, SC

Mrs. Syble Oglesby Sanderson, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born on August 15, 1932, in Morehead City, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Nannie Joyner Oglesby.

Mrs. Sanderson dedicated 25 years to the public school system as a first-grade teacher, instilling knowledge and values in countless young minds. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Cheraw, SC, where she attended the Fred Harris Sunday School Class. Syble was known for her elegance and her deep love for family, often taking joy in teaching her grandchildren the importance of living with integrity.

In addition to her family, Syble cherished her involvement with the Red Hat Society and the "Winettes." Her hobbies included bird watching, travelling, playing cards, reading, and enjoying crossword puzzles, which brought her much delight throughout her life.

Along with her parents, listed above, Syble was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Manley Ray Sanderson; and her brothers, John T. Oglesby, Jr. and William J. Oglesby.

Syble leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, Gregory Sanderson (Cindy) and John Sanderson (Sara) of Cheraw, SC; grandchildren, Lindsey Thomas (Chase) and John Austin Sanderson, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Brewer Thomas and Blaise Thomas; her special helpers, Hannah Mae Burch, Betty Roberts and Michele Miller.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Cheraw, SC. Burial will follow in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw, SC.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the cemetery, and other times at Mrs. Syble's home, 407 Greene Street, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506; or to First United Methodist Church, 117 Third Street, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the Sanderson family in their time of grief.

Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.