Stephanie Maria Saunders

I grew up knowing Stephanie through her brother. I saw her when I went to their house to play basketball with her brother. I also saw her on the school bus each day. She and her siblings were like family to me. I remember her smile and laid back personality. Under that reserved persona was a beautiful woman who loved life, family and God.

Stephanie and I were classmates in highschool and roommates in college. We always exchanged Christmas cards every year. I was thinking about her and was shocked to read about her passing away. She was a kind and caring person. She loved the LORD and her church. She will truly be missed. Patricia M. Catlett

I´ve lived at the Residences of Thomas Circle for more than a year. Stephanie was my favorite "server." Her death came as a total shock to me. We teased each other all the time and I kept saying the residents should all take up a collection for a pension so she would not have to work so hard and such long hours. She was remarkably patient and good-humored, but we would roll our eyes at each other sometimes to acknowledge how crazy this place can be. I miss her presence every day and send you...

Stephanie was such a beautiful, kind-hearted soul. She will truly be missed. Keeping her immediate family as well as Pastor Mary Fowler and MMBC in my prayers. Be encouraged.

Stephanie will be missed by so many people, but I'm sure she's smiling from heaven because she's resting in peace!

I am in prayer for Stephanie's immediate family and her extended family at Mary's Missionary Baptist Church. Stephanie was such a faithful member who served God, the church, and Pastor Fowler for many years. She will certainly be missed.