Veronica Sanders

Veronica Sanders, the beloved daughter of Julia Mae and

Robert Lawrence Sanders, was born December 12, 1957, in

Smithfield, North Carolina. She departed this life on

November 11th, 2024, at the UNC Health Johnston hospital

in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Veronica, affectionately known as “Punkin,” was a talented

artist. People often admired her beautiful pastel pencil

drawings. She especially loved fantasy art. She loved family

gatherings and eating spicy foods: Chicken, red hots,

chitterlings, fatback (cracklings), beef dishes, collard greens,

crabs, and most soul food items. If she enjoyed the food,

she would say this is good, say your name, and utter umph

umph.

Veronica attended public schools in Smithfield, North

Carolina, and Washington, DC. She graduated from Spingarn

High School in Washington, DC in 1977.

Veronica leaves to love and cherish her memory her two

daughters, Toi and Tara Sanders; one Sister, Myralon Joyce

Simmons; one brother-in-law, Colonel Joseph Jacob

Simmons IV; two nieces, Karon Edmonds, and Jaloni

Sanders; two nephews, Joseph Jacob Simmons V and

Jonathan Thomas Simmons; one Aunt, Betty Sanders; 12

cousins; and a host of relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Prayer for the Faithful Departed

O Loving Father, Source of all life, please accompany Your

servant, Veronica Sanders from this earth, to the Kingdom of

heavenly peace, rest, and eternal life that You have prepared

for us. Forgive any sins that have been committed, and

welcome this departed soul into the joyful embrace of Your

never-ending love. Amen