Elaine M. Saunders

Elaine M. Saunders

Elaine Saunders Obituary

Published by Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service on Mar. 7, 2009.
SAUNDERS, Elaine M., of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 5, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harold Saunders Jr.; sons, Mark Saunders and his wife, Suzanne, Paul Saunders and his wife, Paige; daughters, Katherine Leinberger and her husband, Brian; Karen Bradley and her husband, Scott; brother, David Miller; sister, Julie Shumaker; grandchildren, Benjamin, Matthew, Kendall, Sydney, Kaitlynn, Tyler, Cole and soon-to-be, Baby Bradley. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday March 8 at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be 3 p.m. at Alberene Cemetery, 3031 Alberene Church Road, Alberene, Va. (434) 971-4018. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in memory of Elaine Saunders to Trinity United Methodist Church, 6600 Greenyard Road, Chester, Virginia 23831.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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March 11, 2009

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March 9, 2009

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Mary-Lee Saunders Fray

March 11, 2009

HA and Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Uncle Robert and Aunt Mary Elizabeth Saunders and Mary Lee Saunders Fray.



Mary Lee Saunders Fray
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"Red" Turner

March 11, 2009

Harold, Just a word to let you know that my thoughts are with you at this trying time.

Meredith Howell

March 9, 2009

Kathy & Family,

I'm so sorry. I was always grateful for her warmth and good humor and welcoming spirit. She will be missed.

Nellie Clements Pugh

March 9, 2009

H.A
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know what you're going through right now; I too just lost my husband in Nov. May God wrap his arms around you at this difficult time. He will take care of us forever. God Bless

Gwen Jackson

March 9, 2009

Karen and Family - Please know that Jesus has her safely in his arms. She will confirm it for you each time that a warm breeze caresses your cheeks. May he send his peace to your hearts.

Beth Henderson

March 8, 2009

Harold and Family

I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy & the hope that the kind words of family & friends will make this difficult time a bit easier to bear

Carolyn Cotton

March 8, 2009

Karen and Family..
There are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your mom. You and your familly are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you strength and peace.

Dave Alfonte

March 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jennifer Hite

March 8, 2009

Kathy and Family,
I am very sorry about the loss of your mother, wife, and grandmother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Jennifer Hite Harton

Theresa Newell

March 7, 2009

Karen & family,

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences during the sudden loss of your mom. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Many Blessings,

michelle@darrell cullop

March 7, 2009

sorry for your loss may god see you thru this hard time and know our t houghts and prayers are with you.

The Staff of Morrissett Funeral Home

March 7, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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