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Betty Foy Sanders

1926 - 2022

Betty Foy Sanders obituary, 1926-2022, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1926

DIED

2022

Betty Sanders Obituary

Betty Foy Sanders, wife of Georgia's 74th Governor, Carl Edward Sanders Sr., was the First Lady of Georgia from 1963 to 1967.

Born in Bulloch County, she devoted her life to fine arts and to her own artwork.

She graduated from the University of Georgia School of Art in 1947. The art department at Georgia Southern University is named after her.

While serving as First Lady, she helped design the Governor's mansion.

Sanders was 95 years old.
Published by The Georgia Sun from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2022.

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Lydia Ann Breedlove

May 31, 2022

Thinking of all of you at this time. Much love.
Lydia Ann Kilgore Breedlove

Donna ENGLANDER Fleishman

May 31, 2022

My first job in Georgia was as a speechwriter for Governor Sanders. I had the honor and pleasure of getting to know Mrs. Sanders and the children. I'm the proud owner of one of her paintings. She represented, to me, all that was warm and gracious about the people of Georgia.

paige Harvey

May 31, 2022

Dear Betty and David,
Your Mom made such a difference for the arts. What a fabulous and amazing person. Our deepest sympathy to both of you.
Paige and Bruce

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