Joann Elizabeth Saunders

1948 - 2015

Joann Elizabeth Saunders obituary, 1948-2015

Joann Elizabeth Saunders

1948 - 2015

BORN

1948

DIED

2015

Joann Saunders Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2015.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Joann Elizabeth Saunders, age 67 years, a resident of # 6 Forg Avenue, Kennedy Subdivision, will be held on Saturday, October 3rd , 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at Bahamas Harvest Church, Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be The Rev'd. E. Etienne E. Bowleg, Ph.D. Interment will be made in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K Drive.

Joann was predeceased by her parents; Lyndley and Beatrice Hanna, her one and only son Mario Saunders, her brothers Lyndley Hanna, Leroy Hanna and Ralph Hanna.

Fond memories will always be left in the hearts of all those who loved Joann, especially: Daughters: Rhonda Burrows and Simone Wilson; Sons-in-law: James E. Burrows and John F. Wilson; Daughter-in-law: Chaunece Saunders; Sisters: Esther Hanna-Culmer and Laurinda Eneas-Saunders; Grandsons: Jostin and Jordin Wilson, Joshua Burrows and Myles Saunders; Grand daughters: Rhojai and Jashai Burrows; Godchildren: Paula Bowleg, Roselyn Saunders, Shaune' Culmer and Dara Constantine; Brothers-in-law: Dr. Kirtland Culmer, Vincent Saunders, Emil, George, Berlington, Dr. Francis, Walt and Solomon Saunders, Wenzel Jerry McBride, Charles Bonimy, Henry Outten; Sisters-in-law: Carolyn Hanna, Genevieve Hanna, Juliet Hanna, Eloise Albury, Venus Bonimy, Evangeline McBride-Outten, Lillian, Shirley, Valencia, Albertha, Irene, Beverley, Constance, Gigi and Joyann Saunders, Sheila Ferguson and Gloria Hanna-Scavella; Cousins: Richard Coleby, Charles Coleby, Gina Ross, Lois Jones, Petra Hanna-Weekes, Val Hanna, Valerie Hanna-Wells; Aunts-in-law: Vivienne Francis, Enid Sweeting, Bloneva Hanna; Uncles: Samuel (Ellen) Hanna, Willard (Angela) Hanna and Bernard Hanna; Nephews and Nieces: Vaughn L. Culmer, Nicole Culmer, Kevin (Pamela) Culmer, Shelia Culmer, Vashaun (Miguel) and Miguel Bullard II, Shevaun (Dawn) Reid and Shaune' Culmer, Ramon Culmer, Anastacia and Anthony Smith, Orlando, Dr. Ambrose (Beagy), Dr. Bernadine (Harsha), Chadwin (Roslyn) and Chadwick Hanna, Patrice Hanna, Orlando II, Nadia, Ambrose Jr., Alea, Chanika, Chadwin Jr. and Aiko Hanna, Dr. Chandia (Sean) Sorsby, Ralph (Mary), Darren, Danielle and Nikos (Tekara) Hanna, Brittni (Ashton) McKenzie, R'Mani Springer, Milan Hanna, Cleveland 'Trey' III (Tesha) Eneas, Tafari Johnson, Atun, Adisa, Amina and Ayodele Eneas and Leah Eneas, Vanessa (Grafton) Ifill II, Valerie (Hulin) Pratt, Jeremy (Carla) Saunders, Emil John (Cyd) Saunders, Grafton III and Vonia Ifill, Andrew Pratt, Jeremy Saunders II, Pamela (Paul) Phillips, Dwayne (Romy) Saunders, Michelle (Larry) Wright, Deidre Parker, Wescott (Tamika) Saunders, Jevon (Randi) Saunders, Pedro (Theresa), Berlington Jr. (Gaynelle), Cesario (Allison) Saunders, Roselyn (Dwight) Parker, Akira Reid, Charles (Kelly) Bonimy, Devaughn Bonimy, Chakita (Drumeko) Archer, Dr. Devonia (David) Lee, Chovez, Chenzel, Cheranzin (Crystal), Chevonia and Chenarve McBride, Henrice Outten. Kevin, Vernecia, Elva, Zanika and Larando Saunders, Natasha, Tamara and Francesca Saunders, Heather (Robert) Bartlett, Iris, Walt Jr. (Davia) and Christian Saunders, Aniska, Jordan and Alexander Saunders, Terry Carey, Venus Carey, Sara, Dereck and Robert Saunders, Eddie (Andrea) Dames, Shane (Dale) Davis, Stewart (Helen) Davis, Diane Bingham and Family, The Ingraham Family, The Nixon Family, The Perpall Family, The Ellis Family, The Francis Family, The Gomez Family, The Culmer Family, The Sweeting Family, The Saunders Family and The Entire Hanna, Heastie & Tynes Family.
Other Relatives and Friends include: Rev. E. Etienne (Cheryl) Bowleg, Cherise (Chris) Adgar, Etienne Bowleg II, The Right Honorable Prime Minister Perry G. Christie and Bernadette Christie (nee Hanna) and Family, Paula Hanna-Miller and Family, Dr. Juliette Dorsett, Rev. Mark Lindsay-Fox and Family, Rev. Colin Saunders and Family, Rev. John Kabiga and Family; Canon Basil Tynes and Family, Rev. Richard Wood and Family, Rev. Roderick Bain and Family, Archdeacon Keith Cartwright and Family, Archdeacon James (Angela) Palacious and Family, Pastor Mario Moxey and Family, Andrew (Claudia) Conliffe and Family, Beryl Barnett and Family, His Excellency Arthur Dion Hanna and Family, Peggy Knowles, E.R. Hanna and Family, Dr. Harlington Hanna and Family, Valeria Hanna-Wells and Family, Cheryl Hanna-Pyfrom, Weston Saunders, Dr. Cleveland Eneas II, Hilda Wilson and The Entire Wilson Family, Rosie Wilson and Family, Alma Sawyer and The Entire Sawyer Family, Jacqueline Adderley and Family, Clifton (Deborah) Seymour and Family, Kirkwood (Constance) Edwards and Family, Dr. Earl (Antoinette) Cash and Family, Charles (Visna) Mackay and Family, Salome Gibson and Family, Rodney (Frances) Williams and Family, Leroy (Shirley) Thompson and Family, Errol (Ingrid) Bethel and Family, Paula Cartwright and Family; Dr. Rudy King-Laroda, Gordan (Melverna) Wong and Family; Cassandra Cooper and Family, Margaret Claridge and Family, Anastasia Thompson and Family, Leslie (Paula) Bowleg and Family, Leona Hepburn and Family, Marie Cooper and Family, Debbie Glinton and Family, Sherlyn Sands and Family, Rose Dickinson and Family, Harold (Shirleen) Watson and Family, Gerard Mortimer, Joan Albury and Family, Andrew (Claudia) Conliffe and Family, Hermes (Simone) Laing II, Gloria Wallace and Family, Barbara Pierre and Family, Orry J. Sands and Family, Todd (Dr. June) Baynes-Paynes and Family, Dawn Arnold and Family, Patricia Burke and Family, Harold Longley and Family, Avis Outten and Family, Sandy Kinsale and Family, Sonia Cox-Hamilton and Family, Vernal Sands, Lana Smith, Clarence Ferguson and Family, Andrew (Sherryl) Chea and Family, Lester R. (Margo) Cox and Family, Thomas (Natasha) Sands II and Family, Juliana Glinton and Family, Clifford (Robyn) Rahming and Family, Tony (Julie) Duncanson and Family, Steven (Terri) Bellot and Family, Dave (Heather) Hazarian and Family, Anthony (Elma) Garraway and Family, Wesley (Margo) Ingraham and Family, Gaynelle Robinson and Family, Beatrice Knowles and Family, Steven (Nadene) Munroe and Family, The Williams Family, The Barrett Family, The Capron Family, The Burrows Clan, The Dean Family, The Rolle Family, The Bethell Family, The Nixon Family, The Bellot Family, The Wilchcombe Family, The Rahming Family, The Ifill Family, The Cumberbatch Family, The Musgrove Family, The Gaskin Family, Mary Walker and Family, Annie Seymour and Family, Judy Rolle and Family, Anne Rolle and Family, Grace Coakley and Family, Bertha Adderley and Family, Abel Woodside and Family, Mavis Adderley and Family, Joan Santiago, Oneil Regisme and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Special thanks to: Dr. Beverton Moxey, Dr. Juliette Dorsett, Dr. Sheena Antonio-Collie, EMS, ICU and Third Floor doctors, nurses and staff of Doctors' Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, Ok., The Parish Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Altar Guild, Prayer Band Ministry, ACW, ACM, Joshua Generation, Cell Church, Sunday School, Youth Group, L.O.V.E., Outreach Ministry, Choirs, Brass Band, Bahamas Harvest Church,
The Management & Staff of A.I.D.,

The Communities of Kennedy Subdivision, Stapledon Gardens, Skyline Lakes, Lyford Cay and Sandy Port.


Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home & Crematorium, Robinson Road and First Street, on Friday from 12:00 noon to 6:00p.m, and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

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Shanyse Inniss

October 9, 2015

She was my mother when I worked at AID ,an angel is gone back to heaven, may her soul rest in peace. I love you Mrs. Saunders.

October 8, 2015

Rhonda and Simone, my sincere condolence on the passing of Aunt Jo. I had only just gotten to know and begun to love her.
May her soul rest in peace.

Karen Rahming (Myles' Grammy 3)

October 5, 2015

My sincere condolences to Rhonda & Simone and their families. May the God of all comfort be with all of you during this difficult time.

Fran, Lauren & Lian Haven

October 2, 2015

Our sincere condolences from Cheryl, Michael, Sasha and Justin Dean on the passing of a wonderful lady with a smile a wide as the ocean. Ms. Saunders was always sweet and loving to us and she will be missed. May God continue to keep you as you continue on this journey called life on earth.

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