Kristi Lynn Zander, 23, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away November 17, 2013. Born in Baltimore, MD on January 12, 1990, Kristi was the daughter of Kathi Ann Wilson Zander and Jeffrey Allen Zander. She was a 2008 graduate of Rising Sun High School and attended Harford Community College. She worked as a dental assistant.Continue Reading
Kristi Lynn Zander, 23, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away November 17, 2013.
Born in Baltimore, MD on January 12, 1990, Kristi was the daughter of Kathi Ann Wilson Zander and Jeffrey Allen Zander. She was a 2008 graduate of Rising Sun High School and attended Harford Community College. She worked as a dental assistant. Kristi was a loving, devoted mom who enjoyed horseback riding and listening to music. She especially enjoyed being with her friends. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter Madison Leeona Mettee, her sister, Stephanie Ann Zander and her brother-in-law Thomas Sexton. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Jack and Janis Wilson.
A service honoring her life will be held at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911 on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Friends and family may call at the funeral home beginning at 12 noon. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contribution checks may be made payable to the Madison Mettee education fund and mailed to the funeral home.
Heather
left a message on December 2, 2013:
While I had just recently met you, I will never forget you. You were young and beautiful and so full of life. You will be missed dearly. My prayers are with your daughter and family.
Mom
left a message on November 29, 2013:
Miss you soo much Kristi. I hope you are at peace now. Love Mom
Jessica Wilson
left a message on November 29, 2013:
Kristi, you were missed so much at Thanksgiving this year. I finally got to meet your little girl... I have no excuse for putting it off so long. Looking through our messages made me realize we never got to go do our spa day together. I'm going to regret that so much. We love you Kristi, and you are going to be missed so much. Til we meet again.
Daniel m sewell
left a message on November 26, 2013:
Kristi your highly missed not a day goes by where I do not think about you im sad your gone I love you
lyndsey
left a message on November 26, 2013:
U was a great person and ur going to be missed, thoughts and prayers are with ur famiily and other friends
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ann Ferrazzo
left a message on November 25, 2013:
Kathi - I was shocked to learn of the loss of Kristi. I haven't seen you in quite a few years, but I can remember your girls well and how much you loved them and what a wonderful mom you are. I was out of town until today and was catching up on the newspapers and was shocked and saddened to read about Kristi. May God hold you In the palm of his hand and comfort you continuously. Ann Ferrazzo
Adcock Family
left a message on November 23, 2013:
Are Thoughts And prayers are with all Kristi family and friends. We are so sadden to here of her passing. She was a childhood friend of my boys Randall and Steven Adcock. She was a joy to have in my home always so sweet and kind. She will be missed. From the Adcock family.
Greg Bem
left a message on November 23, 2013:
Thoughts an prayers to Eric and Madison and the rest of Kristi's family that I haven't had the pleasure of meeting. May you forever watch over the ones who loved you from above.
Michelle Lines
left a message on November 23, 2013:
In about ten min i was woke up in the middle of the night 5 days ago just to answer a phone call of a very distraught person asking if it was true ?! i literally just hung up . i couldn'teven think straight . i thought there's no way , but it was true . your life ended way too early mama . you had so much to still live for ! i will miss you so much & god knows seeing Maddies face everyday will only make that harder . she has so much of you to carry on ! & you know your mom will make sure that beautiful baby remembers you & raise her just as amazing as she did you . baby was just drawing you a picture the other day :) you were smiling :) im gonna miss your smile , i am so sorry i wasnt there for you when you reached out this last time . i should have never turned my back on you . now ill never have the chance to tell you how very proud i was of you ! like i said drugs were only supposed to be part of the equation , not the ending ! its so sad thats not the case but god has better plans for you . i love you Kristi Lynn & i always have :) ill miss hearing you say that .
Matthew Steele
left a message on November 23, 2013:
Kristi it hurts me now that your gone, when i heard what happened my breath was tooken away, we use to date when we were younger i think i was 17 and you were 15 and you were such a cool girl and so full of life and so beautifull, and then my parents passed away and I got heavy into my addiction and you distanced yourself which i understood, and then I got clean this year and seen that you were struggling and the days you would tell me your gonna go get some help you were so excited for a new way of life and i wish I could of gave you what I found, but im glad before you went away you knew that i was okay and i was proud of you for becoming a mother, god bless your daughter Kristi, May god rest your soul while your in heaven, and that you may find the peace you have been looking for, iv'e heard its beautifull up there, Love you Kristi
Cari Groth
left a message on November 22, 2013:
Kristi i dont even kno where to begin ! I am truely gonna miss you and it still doesnt even feel real that you are gone but I kno when I see you its gonna hit me like a ton of bricks ! It sucks I didnt even get to talk to you before you went away :( We use to do everything together when I first got my license I experienced alot for my first time wit you and ill always keep those memories close to my heart <3 Watch over your beautiful baby girl and eric n your family because they really need you more then ever ! Cant wait til I see you wit your wings and halo too !! Tell kaysea I said hi and I love n miss herr ..
stacey little
left a message on November 22, 2013:
Kristi i will miss u ! Fly high beautiful and watch over your beautiful baby girl love you and ill see you again
Dolores Gillespie
left a message on November 22, 2013:
Kathi, it was so terribly sad to learn about Kristi. Just know that she will always be with you as her light will continue to shine through Madison. You are a wonderful Mother and I'm sure you will provide the same love and care for Madison as you did for Kristi and Stephanie. They are lucky girls to have you.
Ashley Graybeal
left a message on November 21, 2013:
Kristi, Where do I begin...we have done so many things together over the years. From pretending to be Harriet the Spy in the trees of our neighbor's yard to being the Spice Girls with socks stuffed in our shirts to putting so many tiny braids in our hair and letting them out and realizing that it just made our hair SUPER BIG. And then we embarked on the journey of motherhood together. Whenever I saw you with that beautiful, little girl, I knew that nothing could ever make you happier. You were so bright and so loving to everyone and everything, even to little white dogs that desperately needed a bath and a haircut, that we 'attempted' to give him, and failed at horribly :) I will always carry you with me in my heart and know that when I'm doing something silly, your smiling and laughing along with me. Save me a tree branch in heaven and I'll come climbing with you again. I love you and I'll miss you dearly.
Donna Pyle
left a message on November 21, 2013:
Kathi and Jeff we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bob and Donna Pyle
Jennifer McNemar
left a message on November 21, 2013:
U will always be missed shine bright girl & watch over ur little girl & ur family. U were a beautiful smart girl who will truly be missed by so many people!!! Rest easy & fly high baby girl. We def have a strong team of angels flying high above us see u on the other side!!! Sorry I can't be there to show my respect but know ur in my thoughts & ur family in my prayers I know this can't be easy for anyone!
Anita Hinkle
left a message on November 21, 2013:
Much love to you and your family. I am so sorry for loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Debby Kutrick hahn
left a message on November 21, 2013:
May you wander no more. You are in good hands now and forever.Kristi you will be missed and loved by all who knows you.
Jean Ann Wilson
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Kristi we will miss your beautiful smile
Jean Ann Wilson
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jean Ann and Jack Michael Wilson
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Roses are Red Violets are Blue You can't imagine how much We will miss you Love Aunt Jean and Uncle MIke
Bernice Fogle
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Prayers are with the family Kristi you will be missed so much rip baby
Diana &Robert Dietrich
left a message on November 20, 2013:
You left this world way to early, you will be missed. Kathi, Steph, Maddie you're in our thoughts.
Theresa Sanders
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Love you Steph Always Theresa
Robin and John Secor
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Kristi, You were such a great person. We loved having you in our family when you were dating our son. Then after that you did keep in touch now and then, but we never forgot about you. Then you had this beutiful little girl and brought her around to see us some.You will be greatly missed. We love you alot. May God Bless you. RIP
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Heather
left a message on December 2, 2013:
While I had just recently met you, I will never forget you. You were young and beautiful and so full of life. You will be missed dearly. My prayers are with your daughter and family.
Mom
left a message on November 29, 2013:
Miss you soo much Kristi. I hope you are at peace now. Love Mom
Jessica Wilson
left a message on November 29, 2013:
Kristi, you were missed so much at Thanksgiving this year. I finally got to meet your little girl... I have no excuse for putting it off so long. Looking through our messages made me realize we never got to go do our spa day together. I'm going to regret that so much. We love you Kristi, and you are going to be missed so much. Til we meet again.
Daniel m sewell
left a message on November 26, 2013:
Kristi your highly missed not a day goes by where I do not think about you im sad your gone I love you
lyndsey
left a message on November 26, 2013:
U was a great person and ur going to be missed, thoughts and prayers are with ur famiily and other friends
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ann Ferrazzo
left a message on November 25, 2013:
Kathi - I was shocked to learn of the loss of Kristi. I haven't seen you in quite a few years, but I can remember your girls well and how much you loved them and what a wonderful mom you are. I was out of town until today and was catching up on the newspapers and was shocked and saddened to read about Kristi. May God hold you In the palm of his hand and comfort you continuously. Ann Ferrazzo
Adcock Family
left a message on November 23, 2013:
Are Thoughts And prayers are with all Kristi family and friends. We are so sadden to here of her passing. She was a childhood friend of my boys Randall and Steven Adcock. She was a joy to have in my home always so sweet and kind. She will be missed. From the Adcock family.
Greg Bem
left a message on November 23, 2013:
Thoughts an prayers to Eric and Madison and the rest of Kristi's family that I haven't had the pleasure of meeting. May you forever watch over the ones who loved you from above.
Michelle Lines
left a message on November 23, 2013:
In about ten min i was woke up in the middle of the night 5 days ago just to answer a phone call of a very distraught person asking if it was true ?! i literally just hung up . i couldn'teven think straight . i thought there's no way , but it was true . your life ended way too early mama . you had so much to still live for ! i will miss you so much & god knows seeing Maddies face everyday will only make that harder . she has so much of you to carry on ! & you know your mom will make sure that beautiful baby remembers you & raise her just as amazing as she did you . baby was just drawing you a picture the other day :) you were smiling :) im gonna miss your smile , i am so sorry i wasnt there for you when you reached out this last time . i should have never turned my back on you . now ill never have the chance to tell you how very proud i was of you ! like i said drugs were only supposed to be part of the equation , not the ending ! its so sad thats not the case but god has better plans for you . i love you Kristi Lynn & i always have :) ill miss hearing you say that .
Matthew Steele
left a message on November 23, 2013:
Kristi it hurts me now that your gone, when i heard what happened my breath was tooken away, we use to date when we were younger i think i was 17 and you were 15 and you were such a cool girl and so full of life and so beautifull, and then my parents passed away and I got heavy into my addiction and you distanced yourself which i understood, and then I got clean this year and seen that you were struggling and the days you would tell me your gonna go get some help you were so excited for a new way of life and i wish I could of gave you what I found, but im glad before you went away you knew that i was okay and i was proud of you for becoming a mother, god bless your daughter Kristi, May god rest your soul while your in heaven, and that you may find the peace you have been looking for, iv'e heard its beautifull up there, Love you Kristi
Cari Groth
left a message on November 22, 2013:
Kristi i dont even kno where to begin ! I am truely gonna miss you and it still doesnt even feel real that you are gone but I kno when I see you its gonna hit me like a ton of bricks ! It sucks I didnt even get to talk to you before you went away :( We use to do everything together when I first got my license I experienced alot for my first time wit you and ill always keep those memories close to my heart <3 Watch over your beautiful baby girl and eric n your family because they really need you more then ever ! Cant wait til I see you wit your wings and halo too !! Tell kaysea I said hi and I love n miss herr ..
stacey little
left a message on November 22, 2013:
Kristi i will miss u ! Fly high beautiful and watch over your beautiful baby girl love you and ill see you again
Dolores Gillespie
left a message on November 22, 2013:
Kathi, it was so terribly sad to learn about Kristi. Just know that she will always be with you as her light will continue to shine through Madison. You are a wonderful Mother and I'm sure you will provide the same love and care for Madison as you did for Kristi and Stephanie. They are lucky girls to have you.
Ashley Graybeal
left a message on November 21, 2013:
Kristi, Where do I begin...we have done so many things together over the years. From pretending to be Harriet the Spy in the trees of our neighbor's yard to being the Spice Girls with socks stuffed in our shirts to putting so many tiny braids in our hair and letting them out and realizing that it just made our hair SUPER BIG. And then we embarked on the journey of motherhood together. Whenever I saw you with that beautiful, little girl, I knew that nothing could ever make you happier. You were so bright and so loving to everyone and everything, even to little white dogs that desperately needed a bath and a haircut, that we 'attempted' to give him, and failed at horribly :) I will always carry you with me in my heart and know that when I'm doing something silly, your smiling and laughing along with me. Save me a tree branch in heaven and I'll come climbing with you again. I love you and I'll miss you dearly.
Donna Pyle
left a message on November 21, 2013:
Kathi and Jeff we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bob and Donna Pyle
Jennifer McNemar
left a message on November 21, 2013:
U will always be missed shine bright girl & watch over ur little girl & ur family. U were a beautiful smart girl who will truly be missed by so many people!!! Rest easy & fly high baby girl. We def have a strong team of angels flying high above us see u on the other side!!! Sorry I can't be there to show my respect but know ur in my thoughts & ur family in my prayers I know this can't be easy for anyone!
Anita Hinkle
left a message on November 21, 2013:
Much love to you and your family. I am so sorry for loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Debby Kutrick hahn
left a message on November 21, 2013:
May you wander no more. You are in good hands now and forever.Kristi you will be missed and loved by all who knows you.
Jean Ann Wilson
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Kristi we will miss your beautiful smile
Jean Ann Wilson
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jean Ann and Jack Michael Wilson
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Roses are Red Violets are Blue You can't imagine how much We will miss you Love Aunt Jean and Uncle MIke
Bernice Fogle
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Prayers are with the family Kristi you will be missed so much rip baby
Diana &Robert Dietrich
left a message on November 20, 2013:
You left this world way to early, you will be missed. Kathi, Steph, Maddie you're in our thoughts.
Theresa Sanders
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Love you Steph Always Theresa
Robin and John Secor
left a message on November 20, 2013:
Kristi, You were such a great person. We loved having you in our family when you were dating our son. Then after that you did keep in touch now and then, but we never forgot about you. Then you had this beutiful little girl and brought her around to see us some.You will be greatly missed. We love you alot. May God Bless you. RIP
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