Coleena Mister Sanders Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Coleena Mister Sanders

Mrs. Coleena Mister Sanders, 67, of Columbus, GA passed Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Columbus,GA.

Funeral service to be 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Johnny Flakes, III, officiating. Burial to follow in Green Acres Cemetery, Columbus, GA. Visitation is Friday, April 21, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Coleena was born October 16, 1955 in Columbus, GA to Minnie Lou Cook and the late Willie Edward Cook, Sr. She was the oldest of seven children and lived most of her life in Columbus, GA.

Coleena joined Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the Usher Board Ministry and the Partners In Christ Caring Ministry.

In 1991 Coleena and Prather married and shared their love for 32 years. Coleena worked 35 plus years for the Muscogee County School System, most recently at Shaw High School.

If you crossed paths with Coleena you were etched in her memory because she did not forget a face or name of those she met through her life. She was always a loving, kindhearted, and giving person who will be greatly missed by many. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Edward Cook, Sr. and brother, Meredith Cook.

Coleena's memories will live on through her loving and devoted husband, Prather "Jake" Sanders; five children, Catina Cook, William Mister, Jr., Marlon Mister (Brittaney), Darrell Mister and Ricardo Mister; five granchildren; her loving mother, Minnie Lou Cook; siblings, Delisa Fisher (Carl), Willie Edward Cook, Jr. (Mildred), Fabian Cook (Avistine), Artmus Cook (Patricia), Carrie Williams and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins other relatives and friends.

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You were always so sweet to me at Shaw! You will be missed..💗
Kayla Byrd-Griffin.

Sweet Sister-in-Law,
I will dearly miss you.
Love,
Avistine Y. Cook

I have so many beautiful memories of Coleena since knowing her as teens. We would spend time with her Auntie Costella, and just really wonderful times. Rest in peace and and rest in the Lord forever.

A beautiful person, never seen Coleena without a smile on her face,and kind words,my condolences to her family Linda Armstrong ❤️ 🙏 ♥️

Condolences to her family and friends. Rest In Paradise. The Layfield Family

My sweet niece!! So kind and Loving. I never heard her raise her voice,She would so kindly tell you when to exit.A GREAT Mother and wife Famiy was important and valuable.Rest IN GOD ARMS our sweet niece♥️♥️♥️♥️

I often think of your wonderful smile whenever we see each other. You will be missed. My condolences to Coleena's family and especially Mrs. Cook. Dawna Fogie Robinson and the Fogie Family

Colleena I will miss our talks and I know you have open arms waiting for you in heaven and I'm so happy I had the opportunity to be part of your life . Rest in peace with the Lord my sweet niece .Love you forever.

Praying for you Prather during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amber Bonner.

Shirley and Omer McCants sends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Coleena. What a beautiful soft spoken woman that will truly be missed. God Bless

Ms. Coleena, I am going to miss your smiling face and caring voice. You always remembered to call and check up on me. Now it is your turn to be with the greatest checker. My prayers are with your family at this time. RIP Dr. Mary Avery

I going to miss your cuz!I love u so much.

Such a beautiful person. Always smiling and always pleasant . I have known her since childhood. She will truly be missed. My prayers and condolences to the family.🙏🏾❤️❤️💕
Vickie Williams Bailey

We will genuinely miss her! Sherhonda Lewis and Family. Atlanta GA.

She was an amazing person! My deepest condolences goes to the Mister Family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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