Dorothy Lee (Smith) Sanders

SARATOGA SPRINGS  — Dorothy Lee (Smith) Sanders passed away on July 5, 2024.  She was 90 years old.  Dorothy was a resident of Saratoga Springs for 63 years.   Her beloved husband of 65 years, Gordon Sanders, predeceased her in 2020. They owned and operated The Style Shop, women’s and children’s clothing stores in Ballston Spa, Mechanicville and Schuylerville for forty years.  Dorothy was a lifelong member and volunteer at Congregation Shaara Tfille of Saratoga Springs. She was a lifelong member and volunteer for Hadassah International. She was born and raised in Troy, New York, and graduated from Troy High School in 1952. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in New York City until marrying Gordon and joining him while he served in the Army in Germany.

She is survived by her loving family, two sons, Garrett Sanders of Delmar, NY (Jane Sanders) and Barry Sanders, Andover, MA (Patricia Sanders), two grandsons, Michael Sanders of Denver, CO (Jessica Solomon Sanders) and Jeremy Sanders  of Baltimore, MD (Jessica Smolarz Sanders) and two great-granddaughters, Rebecca Goldie of Denver and Eva Jean of Baltimore.  Dorothy’s many friends and caregivers crossed generations and backgrounds, and she made lasting connections with everyone she met. 

A funeral service was held on Monday July 8 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Burial followed in the Jewish Community Center Cemetery. 

Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com