Barbara Sanders, 81, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1944, in Arjay, Kentucky, to Hughey and Susie (Saylor) Roark. She married the love of her life, Joey Sanders Jr., who preceded her in death on May 16, 2025.

Barbara was loved by many and they knew her as a kind, loving, and strong woman of faith. She loved her grandchildren and took great joy in supporting them at all their activities alongside Joey. Family meant everything to her, and she deeply cherished every moment spent together. Barbara attended Branches of Christ and desired to be remembered most for her love of Jesus.

She is survived by her children, Sarita (Jerry) Westerfield, Darryl (Loni) Sanders, and Joey (Phoebe) Sanders III; nine grandchildren, Ashley (Matt) Helsel, Michael (Jackie) Westerfield, Derek (Desia) Westerfield, Danielle (Kyler) Blake, Josh (Jessica) Sanders, Britnee Sanders, Des (Dan) Swenson and Dustin Sanders; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joey; her grandson, Jacob Sanders; and seven brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the funeral home, with Pastor Jerry Westerfield officiating. Burial will follow in Covington Memorial Gardens.