IN LOVING MEMORY OF

De'Undra Nishay

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Sanders

Jun 14, 1995 — Jun 14, 2026

Obituary

IN LOVING MEMORY OF De'Undra Nishay Zantasia Marie Sanders, AKA (Tutt & Worm), who was born in Freeport, IL on June 14, 1995, the daughter of Christopher Jones and Myrise Sanders. De'Undra graduated in the year 2013, from the Freeport School District 145.

De'Undra truly loved and cared for her children. For mealtime, she would often make special food for each of them, no matter what the cost and ingredients for preparing the dish. Her children came first in every aspect of her life. She laid the foundation for her children to strive for excellence and being the best that they can be. De'Undra demonstrated and implemented varies activities to ensure that her children will be able to reach their full potential, goals, and life skills, to improve individual character of each child as they grow into adulthood. She loved going to their school events and ball games, in town or out of town. She took them to the pool, indoors or outdoors, they did activities at the local Library, watched movies, and many community events as a family. She was proud to be engaged in her children's events. During her "ME"time, De'Undra loved reading, watching W.W.E. Wrestling, freestyle rapping (spit) bars, dancing, and taking pictures to create special memories. She made her appearance known by her lovely smile, humorous, and amusing ways. Certain environments, she would give a shout-out to the "Gang-Nem".

De'Undra worked several jobs in the Freeport, IL area. She was last employed by Savencia Cheese Manufacturing Kolb-Lena, for over 10 years. She was faithful at work, fulfilled her daily task, she worked above and beyond her job description, and requirements. De'Undra loved the people she worked with, in particular co-workers, Mariah Guzzardo, Francisca Crawford, Chelsie Smith, and Grace (Duffy) Camarillo. Most important, at the age of 7, De'Undra accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, and was filled with the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of speaking in tongue at Faith For Miracle Deliverance and Worship Center in Freeport, IL.

On June 14, 2026, De'Undra leaves to cherish her memory, four children who she held close to her heart. Jakiyah Sanders, Jakarion Sanders, Ja'Bria Sanders-Robertson, and Jahmir Robertson, all of Freeport IL. Her parents, Christopher Jones, of Water Valley, MS, and Myrise Sanders, of Freeport, IL. One brother, Justin (Edwena Peters) Sanders, of Rockford, IL. Two nephews, Micah Sanders of Freeport, IL and Jusiyah Sanders of Rockford, IL. A dear and special friend, Terrainius Robertson, of Danville, IL. (Pop) Anothy Wallace of Chicago, IL.

She is survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, and a multitude of friends. Precious friends, Brook Danielle and Brianna Green. De'Undra, she truly loved people in general.

De'Undra was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lillie B. Sanders and Johnnie L. Heard; two uncles, Robert Fane and L.C. Fane; and two aunts. Annie L. Sanders, and Ora L. Ellis.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday June 27, 2026 at 11 AM, with visitation from 10 AM until time of service, at faith For Miracle D&WC, 3247 S. Baileyville Rd, in Freeport, IL.

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