Mary Ellen (Sanders) Schaefer
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Mary Ellen Sanders Schaefer passed peacefully on November 13, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on July 20, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to her parents Julius and Rose Sanders. Mary Ellen was a member of the Knoxville's Writer Group and enjoyed sharing her stories. She was president of the Knoxville Chapter of Hadassah from 1996-1998 and was actively involved in helping Jewish Russian immigrants. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Gloria Sanders. She was a loving wife to Dr. Barrett Alan Schaefer, an adoring mother to her son A.J. Schaefer, daughter Emily Schaefer Williams, and son-in-law Ashley C. Williams. She leaves behind her grandchildren Jakob Ross Schaefer, Sydney Barrett Williams, and Sawyer Joseph Williams who brought her endless pride and joy. Mary Ellen loved all her friends and family and will be greatly missed. Funeral Service is on Sunday, November 21st at 3:00pm, Rose Funeral and Cremation-Mann Chapel, 6200 Kingston Pike, with Rabbis Farency and Wilhelm officiating. Friends will be received for an hour prior. Interment at the East Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville is set for Monday, November 22nd at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society in her honor. You are also invited to view and sign the online guestbook at rosefuneraltn.com.