Mrs. Judith (Judy) Ellen Sanderson, 75, of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2015. She was born March 3, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John Augustus Hildebrand II and Ellen Marie Scott Hildebrand. Judy was a 1958 graduate of Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL and earned an Associate’s Degree from Lyon’s Township Jr. College. She resided in Mena, AR from 1973-1991 where she was owner/operator of Stewman’s Floral Shop. Since then she has resided in the Charlotte/Monroe, NC area where she retired from First Citizens Bank in 2005. Mrs. Sanderson is survived by her husband of 53 yrs, Bruce Sanderson; daughters, Kathy Lynne Ryan of Bentonville, arkansas, and Judith “Judy” Ellen (Billy) Graves, of Monroe, NC; four grandchildren , Clinton Alan (Stefanie) of Bentonville, AR, Erin Nicole Ryan (John White) of Bentonville, AR, Olyvia Marie (Michael) Gegorek Of Charlotte, NC, and Kimberly Ann Graves of Monroe, NC; and six great-grandchildren, Ethan, Parker, Bailey, Payton, Owen, and Evelyn who loved their GiGi. Judy was preceded in death by her brother John Augustus Hildebrand III. Judy had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church of Monroe, NC. She was a dedicated choir member with a beautiful voice. She loved gardening and took great pride in caring for the landscape of our horse farm in Monroe. Judy loved to be with her children and most of all her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. During her fight with Ovarian Cancer, Judy spent her final days at home supported by her family and the gentle caregivers of Hospice of Union County. She is now at peace singing in the God’s choir of angels and tending to the beautiful flower gardens in heaven. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Central United Methodist Church, 801 S. Hayne Street, Monroe, NC 28112, conducted by Rev. George Freeman, pastor. The family will receive friends following the memorial service, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: - Teal Diva www.tealdiva.org/donate - Central United Methodist Church Choir, 801 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28112 Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Sanderson Family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.