Obituary of Linda L. Sanders

Greece, N.Y. ~ Linda Lorraine Sanders, 61, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on June 3, 2017 at the Leo Center of Care at St Ann's. 
     She was born on March 23, 1956 in Batavia, a daughter of Evelyn Sanders and the late Clair Sanders.
     Linda will be remembered for the love she had for her family. Her children and grandchildren were her world.  She enjoyed going to their sporting events or just spending time with them. She was an amazing dancer and you could find her out most weekends listening to live bands with her favorite dancing partner, Rick. She was a season ticket holder for the Rochester Knighthawks and loved going to their games. She loved spending time at the beach feeding the squirrels or at her secret place feeding the deer, she was the animal whisperer. 
     In addition to her mother, Evelyn Sanders, she is survived by her long time companion, Richard Francisco; her children, Danyel Tillotson (Steven Brendlinger) and Brent (Polly) Tillotson; three grandchildren who she loved with all of her heart, Rylee Brendlinger, Ethan and Cole Tillotson and step-grandson, Steven Brendlinger II; brothers, Daniel Sanders of North Carolina, James Sanders and Thomas (Sandy) Sanders, both of Batavia, sister, Bonnie Gendron, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  In addition to her dad, she was predeceased by her brothers, Michael and David Sanders.
      There will be a private burial at the Elmwood Cemetery for the immediate family. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Remembrance of Linda's Life gathering at her son's home at 6350 Sparks Rd, Pavilion, NY 14525 from 12 ~ 5 PM on Friday, June 9.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to Leo Center for Caring at St Ann's, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621