Helen H. Saunders

Helen H. Saunders, passed while at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Helen was born in Java, Va., to the late Janie and Hommie Ham. She attended Carver High School. She then moved to Salem, Va., where she met the late William Lee Saunders and to this union three children were born, Janet, Barry and Edwin. Helen was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she was very active. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Janet Ware (Joseph), Barry Saunders (Rita) and Edwin Ham; two brothers, Michael Tinsley and Paul Tinsley (Terri); one sister, Jannette Smith (Charlie); five grandchildren, Edwin Jr. Radiance, LaTonya, Barry Jr. and Jacqueline; special niece and nephew, Doug and Trisha Saunders; sister-in-law, Katie Saunders; long time friend, Elaine Casey; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held noon on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Shiloh Baptist Church, with the Rev. Adrian Dowell officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Special thanks to the Bradley Family and the 49ers Club. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.