Lucille Jennings Sanders, 92, of Franklin and Asheville, NC, died peacefully October 16, 2024, at the Franklin House Assisted Living Center.

Lucy was a wife, mother, and homemaker. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of Tom and Hattie Jennings. She grew up in the Clarks Chapel community and was a member of Wells Grove Baptist Church. She spent much of her youth picking vegetables in local fields and working at the cannery. As an adult, she worked at the Van Raalte mill, where she met her husband, Jesse. After the mill closed, Lucy and Jesse moved to Asheville, NC, where they were members at West Asheville Baptist Church. Lucy enjoyed being active at church and serving at her voting precinct during election season. Of course, most of her time was spent raising their son, Stan.

In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jesse; daughter-in-law, Ann Sanders; sisters, Sarah (Jo) Bowers and Betty Shelton; and brothers, Paul, Harold, and Jay Jennings. She is survived by her son Stan, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Franklin House, where Lucy spent the final 3.5 years of her life, for taking such good care of her and treating her like part of their family.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 26th from 11am-12pm at Macon Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 12:30pm at Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wells Grove Baptist Church or Prentiss Baptist Church.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.