Hilda Sanders Hilda Sanders, 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at her home. She was born in Salzburg, Austria, where she met and married Cecil C. Sanders in 1950. They retired to Sapphire in 1975. Hilda is preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Irma Sanders Sheldon. She is survived by her husband, Cecil C. Sanders; daughter, Sandy Sanders and son-in-law, Daryl Bagwell. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forever Friends Animal Shelter in Sapphire, 405 Reid Siding Rd., Lake Toxaway, NC 28747. On line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.