Helen Marie Sanders, 78, of Ozark, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006 at her daughter�s home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006 in the chapel. Burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery. Helen was born March 2, 1928 in Buckner, MO to John and Minnie (Hamilton) Vinyard. Mrs. Sanders is survived by her daughters Diana Rinke and husband Ron, Cheryl Kosman and husband Gary, sons Bruce Sanders and wife Marcia, Brent Sanders and wife Dora, daughter Bridget Towery and husband Brian; daughter-in-law Renee� Dyer; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Robert Sanders in 2001; two brothers, five sisters; step-son Wayne Dyer.