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Annie Saunders Obituary

HAMPTON - Annie Mae Saunders (Johnson/Haynes), age 67 passed away on May 28th, 2015. Born on Oct 4, 1948 to the late Idell Batten and Henry Johnson, Sr., she was the third child of twelve children and was affectionately known to many as "Jeannie". She was a graduate of Huntington High School and retired from Newport News Shipbuilding. Left to cherish Jeannie's memories, her only child Serena I. Brown, Walter A. Brown (son-in-law), three grandchildren Jaleesa O. Brown, Walter A. Brown, Jr., and Stephon M. Brown, and one great grandchild Davion T. Brown all residing in Washington State. Jeannie also leaves behind three brothers, Henry Johnson, Jr., Albert Johnson, and Johnny Batten; three sisters, Gwendolyn Vinson, Shelia Johnson, and Angela Smith all residing in the Hampton Roads area, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Diggs, Linda Holt, Laura McGlone, Joyce Batten, and brother, Jeffery Batten. A Memorial Service celebrating Jeannie's life will be held from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 13th at Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA.

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 5, 2015.

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Stephanie G. Anderson Class of '67

June 11, 2015

RIP my beautiful friend. Friends at Huntington, Annie was one of the most beautiful people I've ever known inside and out. After graduation, we lost track of each other for a while, caught up again at the Shipyard; then lost track again when I left there. To the family, you have my deepest sympathy. She will always be a bright shining light in my fondest memories.

Kipp & Mayet Johnson

June 7, 2015

We are praying and thinking of your family at this time of sorrow. May the Holy Spirit be with all of you to comfort and help at this time of your loss.

June 7, 2015

Keeping the family in prayer.

Katrinia Arnold

June 6, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May the PEACE of God comfort and keep you during this time.

Amy Haynes McCoy

June 6, 2015

Serena and family we were sorry to hear of your mother's death. Know that our prayers are with you. We, your aunts and uncles will be there to give you and the family our support.

Donnie Wills

June 5, 2015

We all remember Annie. We worked with her in the shipyard for many years and it was a joy working with her. She was a very kind, considerate, pleasant, and sophisticated lady.

We will truly miss her.

Vonda Brown

June 5, 2015

Always so gentle, kind and a beautiful spirit.

Your cousin

Charles Sullivan

June 5, 2015

From the very treasure of memory, the knowing Annie . . . her stately presence and sense of fashion. Those long ago years, her office on the second floor of the Shipyard's Employment Office, remain indelible.

Thoughts and prayer are extended to the family of this inimitable lady.

Shakina Johnson

June 5, 2015

All i can keep hearing you say is baby you never go outside not even to your mailbox without your makeup on because you never know if your future husband will be there waiting on you lol imma dure Miss seeing you and hearing your laugh smh!R.I.Paradise auntie!

Joyce I Jones

June 5, 2015

I remember Mrs Haynes from N. N Ship Yard she was a very kind person always smiling spoke to to you when she saw me always something nice to she will be missed but not for gotten she not gone just with Jesus my she R.I.P my sister and my condolences to the family.

Alicia Batten

June 5, 2015

Rest in Heaven Aunt Jeanie!!!! I love you
-Nikki

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