Myra Henrietta Sanders Fordham, born in Candler County on July 25, 1942 was named for both her parents: Myron Dreher Sanders and Henrietta Elizabeth Sanders. She Was the tenth child of a flock of ten siblings. Myra died on November 18,2016 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah from complications of cardiac surgery. She was the widow of Wayne Edward Fordham, who died on January 28,2014. Myra was amember of First Baptist church of Metter. Married when they were still in high school, Myra and Wayne had significant accomplishments during periods in Savannah and Tampa. They returned to Metter in 1977. At heart, both were entrepreneurs who engaged in numerous small businesses in their hometown that included sporting goods and music, jewelery, and women's clothing, book keeping and tax preparation, pawn shops and antiques. Myra was also active in her community and served on the Metter City Council and as Magistrate Court Judge as well as a poll worker.
Myra and Wayne sealed their legacy in their deep and abiding family relationships. They were the proud parents of three children,11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Because of the special bonds with these three generations, the family the family has decided to acknowledge each of them by name: Children: Victor Wayne Fordham: Tami Fordham Lindsay (Donald) and Michelle Fordham Holloway (Jerry).
Grandchildren: Victor Fordham, Jr. (Hanah);Emily Fordham Behrendsen (David);Matthew Fordham (Sarah Cate; Aaron Fordham; Amelia Fordham;Joseph A.Sikes(Cecily);Haley Dopson(T.J.)Trey Lindsay; Kurt Lindsay; Michael Holloway (Leigh Ann);Eli Holloway. Great-Grandchildren: Landon Meyers, Aidan Myers and Ian Behendsen; Matthew and Blaine Fordham: Colin and Gavin Sikes, Skyler Bostick, Dylon and Braylon Dopson; Olivia Holloway.
Myra was also loved by a large network of friends and her surviving sister, Colleen Sanders; brothers-in-law Jerry Fordham (Ann)and Stan Fordham(Dianne);countless nieces and nephews and cousins in four generations also survive her.
A memorial was held at Anchor Worship center on Eldridge Street in Metter on Monday, November 21.
Remembrances may be donated to the charity of your choice.
Wood Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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