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Judith Sanderson Obituary

Sanderson, Judith (nee Parks), 57, of Chicago, died at home on July 18th, following a four month battle with ovarian cancer. Following a successful career in development at the College of William and Mary, Princeton University and the University of Chicago, Judith retired from her position as Vice President and Associate Dean for Development at the University of Chicago Medical Center in 2003. Beloved wife of Howard Morgan, loving mother of Catherine and Matt, mother-in-law of Bart Hollander and Rory Hackbarth and stepmother of Byard Ebling, Pamela Morgan, Kimberly Morgan (who preceded her in death), Jennifer Morgan and Todd Richardson, proud daughter of Thelma Parks (nee Carpenter) and Roland Parks (who preceded her in death) and sister of Norman, Charles and Donald. Caring grandmother of Andrew, Robert, Caroline and Jane and step-grandmother of Byard, Rebecca, Zoe and Eli, also survived by Allen Sanderson, former husband. Services private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that personal reflections about Judith be sent to the family at 5727 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637. Donations can be made to the Judith P. Sanderson Leadership Award at Chicago Theological Seminary, 5757 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 20 to Jul. 25, 2004.

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Tracy King

July 21, 2004

Getting to know Judith was a gift for me. We are praying for her family. May the Lord see you through this and give you continual strength. May the Angels watch over you and the Lord give you peace.

Conde & Phil Hackbarth

July 21, 2004

Phil and I send our love to the family. We are so terribly sorry. Our thoughts are with you.

Michelle Reed

July 21, 2004

A friend of Thelma's , God Bless you all.

Donovan Drake

July 20, 2004

Our prayers are with you.
Peace!

Earl and Sybil Small

July 20, 2004

Dear Aunt Thelma, Morgan, and

Families,

Earl and I send our thoughts and prayers to comfort you during this time. Judith lived life to the fullest. She accomplished much in her brief life. She will be missed. Take care and remember you are loved. Sybil

Wanda Hudgins

July 20, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Wish we could have known Judith better. Know she had to have been wonderful as Thelma is her mother. Love, Lamar & Wanda

Earl Jr. and Rhonda Small

July 20, 2004

Our deepest sympathies. Earl Jr. Rhonda, Marshall and Mitchell Small

Chris Sears

July 20, 2004

Our sympathies to the Morgan, Parks and Sanderson families. She will be missed. Chris & Christy Sears (brother and sister in law to Matt and Rory)

richard morgan

July 20, 2004

Alice Ann and I send our best love

and thanksgiving that Judith has

fought the good fight, kept the

faith and finished her course.

Richard

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