Anita Meryl Woosley Saunders Horner

HORNER, Anita Meryl Woosley Saunders, age 83, of Gwynn's Island, Va., formerly of Highland Springs, Va., died September 5, 2009. Her first husband, William H.T. Saunders, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Edward J. Horner Jr.; as well as a sister, Shirley Underwood and her husband, Jim, of Louisville, Ky. She is also survived by her four children, Judy S. Hailey and her friend, Bob Elliott, of Highland Springs, William H. Saunders and wife, Carolyn, of Hanover, Va., Stewart W. Saunders of Highland Springs and Edward J. "Jay" Horner III and wife, Lacie, of King William, Va. Also left to cherish her memory are nine grandchildren as well as six great-grandchildren. Anita often recounted stories of her childhood growing up in Kentucky. She was lovingly referred to as "Dukie" by friends and family alike and was always quick with her wit right up to her final moments. "Dukie" was one-of-a-kind and will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Funeral services to be held Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with interment to follow at Gwynn's Island Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723, Mathews, Va. 23109.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.