Jean Trader Saunders

Jean Trader Saunders obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Jean Trader Saunders

Jean Saunders Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Terry Funeral Home, Inc. - Philadelphia on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Jean Trader Saunders, was born in Philadelphia, Pa on July 11, 1969. Jean was the 11th of 13 children born with her twin (Joan) to Evelyn and William Trader. Educated in the Philadelphia Public School finishing at West Philadelphia High School. After high school she went to Gordan Phillips Cosmetology School. Jean loved being the family hair stylist. Jean met her husband, Bam, in 1986 when he pulled up on her on a scooter. Together Jean and Bam raised 3 beautiful daughters, Tisha, Neenee and Porsha. From their children Jean and Bam were blessed with 4 grandchildren, Amaiya, Morgan, LA, Brooklynn. Jean loved spending time with her grands. Jean enjoyed traveling with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite place to go was Florida. She was able to visit her dream destination, The Bahamas, with her husband and 2 granddaughters.Jean loved to work out. She had her Peloton bike and she took exercise classes. Jean loved to dance. She grew up loving Bobby Brown but mostly loved her Will Smith.. How 'bout those Eagles! Jean loved the Eagles! She was so excited when they won the Super Bowl. She kept telling everybody that they were going to win. Every Sunday she would send the touchdown gifs to the family group chat. Jean didn't play about her holidays! Playing Christmas music and decorating the tree with the family, fake helping Porsha cook for Thanksgiving, pumpkin carving for Halloween and Summer cookouts.She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Bambino; her 3 daughters, Tisha, Neenee and Porsha; 2 stepsons, Jabree and Anthony; 3 granddaughters, Amaiya, Morgan and Brooklynn; 2 grandsons, LA and Asher; 3 son-in-laws, Anwar, Nelson and Donte; 9 sisters, Valerie, Pat, Lorna, Stephanie, Carol, Kathleen, Carla, Joan and Evelyn; 2 brothers, Carl and Stephen; 3 sisters in law, Lisa, Rhonda and Cookie; 1 brother in law, Eugene; and a host of nieces, nephews and relatives. Jean will be joining her mom and dad, Evelyn and William; her brother, Kurry; her brother in law, James; her nephew, Malik; her niece, LaSjon.
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