Carla Elaine Sanders

Carla Elaine Sanders

of Calico Rock, Arkansas

Carla Elaine Sanders, daughter of the late Vernard Sanders and Dellar May Gray Sanders, was born June 2, 1964 in Calico Rock, Arkansas. She departed this life August 24, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 62. Carla spent most of her working years as a truck driver. She enjoyed being outdoors and fishing.

She is survived by her fiancé Rusty Shaver of the home; three brothers: David Sanders (Patricia) of Alabama, Jimmy Dean Sanders (Alisa) of Melbourne, Terry Sanders (April) of Dolph; three sisters: Gloria Owens of Dolph, Brenda Bedwell of Bolivar, Missouri; Sandra Shell (Jimmy) of Flippin; two step children: Melody Griffis (David), Russell Shaver (Candace) all of Melbourne; 13 step grandchildren: Tanner Brooks, Angel McArthur, Trevor Griffis, Olivia Fike, Allie Dobber, Hayden Shaver, Haley Shaver, Kimberly Smith, Bradley Smith, Brianna Smith, Jacee Wilson, Jacob Smith, Hunter Shaver; eight step great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and many good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister: Linda Mooney, one brother: James Sanders; infant siblings: Bobby Dale and Bobby Sue Sanders; two nephews: Gregory Lynn, Joshua Sanders and one brother-in-law:  Jerry Owens

Graveside funeral service will be Thursday, August 27 at Wayland Arbor Cemetery beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Renee Speirs officiating.

Pallbearers: David Griffis, Tanner Brooks, Russell Shaver, Noel Loosey, Bobby Gray, Hayden Shaver.

Honorary Pallbearer:  Shane Owens