02/20/2026
Georgia Anna Sanders entered her heavenly home on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 93. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 20, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, with Rev. Perry Cox officiating.
Georgia was born on February 22, 1932, in Tulsa to Thomas Logan Hardesty and Cecilia (Hampton) Hardesty. She was one of fourteen children born into a lively, love-filled family, a beginning that shaped her strong spirit and deep devotion to those she loved. Growing up in Tulsa, Georgia learned early the value of hard work, family traditions, and standing her ground — qualities that would define her throughout her life.
On December 1, 1973, she married the love of her life, Bert Henry Sanders, in Tulsa. Together they built not only a marriage full of partnership and laughter, but also a business that became part of the community when they owned Bert’s Daylight Donuts for many years. Georgia poured her heart into everything she did, whether serving customers, tending her home, or caring for her family.
She had a true love for her garden, where she found peace among the flowers. Georgia was known for being a little spicy — she spoke her mind and stood firm in her beliefs — but beneath that fiery edge was a woman who loved fiercely and cared deeply. She believed in honoring traditions and keeping family close, values she passed down to the generations who follow her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bert, in 2007; her daughter, DeeAnn Woodson; her son, Donald Ray Woodson; her parents; and her thirteen brothers and sisters.
Georgia leaves behind a legacy of strength and love in her children: Robin Watson, Joe “Jody” Woodson and wife, Jackie, and Stephanie Young. She was a proud grandmother to Haley Woodson, Nick Woodson, and Rusty, and a treasured great-grandmother to Christopher Averna, Riley Woodson, and Jesse Woodson. Each of them carries forward a piece of her spirit.
Ninety-three years is a long and beautiful life. Georgia’s hands nurtured gardens, served countless customers, and held tight to the people she loved most. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort knowing she is reunited with those who went before her and that her love will continue to bloom in their hearts forever.
Georgia Anna Sanders entered her heavenly home on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 93. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 20, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, with Rev. Perry Cox offi...