Kayla Rena Sanders, age 35, passed away Monday night September 16, 2024 in Smithville.

She was born February 14, 1989, to her mother, Roxann Gibbs Sanders Hunt and her late father, Milton Glen Sanders. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by grandparents, Billy and Shirley Gibbs, Lavada Sauls and Henry Sanders.

Kayla attended Long Branch Community Church and was a restaurant worker. 

She is survived by two children, Westyn Reece Griffin and Millee Rae-Ann Griffin both of Smithville; mother, Roxann (Mark) Hunt of Smithville; sister, Amanda (Steven) Peyatt of Carthage; niece, Paisley Jernigan of Carthage; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Funeral services was held Friday, September 20, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Steve Waller officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Steven Peyatt, Frog England, Michael Gibbs, Jimmy Morgan, Craig Jones, and Amanda Gibbs. Honorary Pallbearers were Westyn Griffin, Colby Dailey

The family ask in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Sanders family.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.