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Elizabeth Saunders Obituary

Elizabeth Rush Saunders, 89, of Moneta, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m. at Morgans Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 2, 2010.

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Marilyn Sink

January 2, 2010

I am so sorry to learn of this special lady's passing but I know she is in heaven now. I will never forget her wonderful smile and sense of humor. My heart goes out to all her family and friends.

Denise LaFave

January 2, 2010

Dear Mike and Shenna,
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers, she is in a better place.

With love,

Denise and Jim LaFave

"Burst of Radiance"

Barbara Wells

January 1, 2010

As I sit here, no accurate words come to me for THIS page. Funny, how I can hear this great and special lady say, "Now, that's not like You at All", and with her contagious laugh, I also hear her say, half-whispering, "Oh, and if you Are going to talk about me, ... make it Good" !
My eyes are flooded by tears; my heart is filled with emotion; and my mind is overflowing with shared memories of my aunt,..my confidant, my inspirational guide, and an instigator of my many "creative licenses". She was one of the driving forces behind me to be the unique, individual that I am today, and I will miss her Love and "Burst of Radiance", that was shown, each time she would enter any room.
To this end, I can only place on THIS page, just a simple "Thank You" to my Special Aunt Liz.
My Admiration and Love for her have been never-ending, as they will continue to be, in Timeless Memories and Prayer.
My LOVE and Sympathies to All ~
As Always, Barbara (Bobbi), Niece
(daughter of Annie Saunders Wells)

James & Mary Turner

January 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time and in the near future. May God bless and comfort you all each day.

Dennis & Susan Dillon

January 1, 2010

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

Jean & Loyd Jordan

January 1, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rita Calhoun

January 1, 2010

All of you are in my prayers as you walk through this journey as Liz has gone home to be with our Lord. I'll always remember her smile and her enjoyment of life. God has promised Peace and I know, personally, that he does honor that promise. She loved to talk about her children. Let me know if I can help.
In Christ's Love
Rita C.

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