Mrs. Almeta Sanders Roman

Almeta Sanders entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack Village, N.Y. She was born on November 4, 1929, in Rembert, S.C., to the late Hayes Sanders and Mettie Deas Sanders. Version Almeta attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Mather Academy in Camden, S.C. She continued her education at Benedict College, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree. After college, she moved to the Bronx, N.Y., where she lived with her Aunt Louvenia, Uncle James Heriot, and their family for a few years. Eventually, Almeta met the love of her life, Mr. George Nelson Roman, and they were married. They welcomed a son, Gregory Nelson Roman, on July 2, 1967. The family built a beautiful home in Pomona, N.Y., where they lived happily until God called them home. Gregory was the apple of her eye, and they shared a very close relationship, traveling together to Sumter, S.C., Florida, and many other places, creating lasting memories. Almeta cherished her brother Herbert, and when he married Lucille in 1979, they all spent considerable time together, traveling, cruising, flying to Las Vegas, and enjoying holidays as an inseparable family that made many wonderful memories. She worked in the medical field in N.Y. for many years and was also active with the NAACP and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Almeta had a strong bond with her Delta sisters and treasured their fellowship. Affectionately known as Alma or "Sis" by her family, she was a beautiful, intelligent, loving, and caring person, as well as a great friend. She was an amazing mother to her son, Greg, and was also a sweet sister, aunt, and fantastic sister-in-law. Her love for her family was immeasurable. Almeta retired after many rewarding years as a librarian at Finklestein Memorial Library, where she enjoyed helping young children find great books and reading to them. The children lovingly called her "Mrs. Alma." She and Gregory attended Germond’s Presbyterian Church in New City, N.Y., where they were faithful members for over 30 years until health challenges arose. Almeta lived an extraordinary life, always helping others and pursuing what made her happy. God abundantly blessed her, and she will truly be missed. We all loved her, but God loved her best. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Nelson Roman of Pomona, N.Y.; her dear brother, Herbert Sanders of Sumter, S.C.; and her nephew, Mark Sanders of the Bronx, N.Y. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving son, Gregory Nelson Roman of Pomona, N.Y.; one sister, Dr. Virginia (Julian) Brown of Rembert, S.C.; a devoted sister-in-law, Lucille Owens Sanders; one goddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Special Acknowledgment Special thanks to Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Mrs. Lorin Palmer and the staff of Palmer Memorial Chapel in Sumter, Pastor Anthony Taylor, and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Thank you to everyone who participated in the program, and especially to my two amazing stepchildren, Gerard Sanders of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Leslie Curry of Maryland, as well as Dr. Virginia (Julian) Brown of Rembert, S.C., and two cousins, Gladys Grant, Evelyn Haynesworth, and for everything you have done for me.

Mrs. Almeta Sanders Roman

November 4, 1929 - July 2, 2025