Obituary of DeGalynn Wade Sanders

DeGalynn Wade Sanders, of Edina, MN, passed away May, 14th, at age 43. She had a vibrant and caring spirit. She was an attorney, mentor and volunteer. DeGalynn was an honor student, and one of the initial Page Scholars. She received many awards, including Ms. Black Minnesota (1994-95), second runner up to National Ms. Black America, and designation as the outstanding Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Employee of the Year. DeGalynn is survived by her loving husband, Lance Sanders, beloved sons, Landen (9) and Logan (6); mother, Lynn Wade of Mound, MN; father, Larry Leventhal of Plymouth, MN; parents-in-law, Clarence and Lucile Sanders of Chicago, IL; brother, Delon (Norma) Wade, of Mpls. MN; sister, Deouna Wade of Anoka, MN; sister-in-law, Vanessa Henri of Chicago, IL; brothers-in-law, Clarence (Cheryl) Sanders, Jr. and Norbert Sanders of Chicago, IL; and many loving nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. She is further survived by her "sisters" who have supported each other through the years, Ami Richardson, Jill Westberry, Paris Gatlin, Edwinna Johnson and Neva Walker. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Pearl and Roger Wade and Robert and Sally Leventhal as well as nephew Dominque Wade. The memorial service for DeGalynn will be held on Friday, May 20th at the Living Word Christian Center, 9201 - 75th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Gathering will commence at 10 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. Lunch following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Landen Sanders and Logan Sanders c/o Mill City Credit Union 9999 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305, for their college education.