Mrs. Juanita W. Saunders

February 20, 1953 - July 21, 2020

Mrs. Juanita W. Saunders of 697 Lebanon Road, Spring Grove, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, VA at the age of 67. Juanita was born February 20, 1953 in Surry, VA, to the late Laster and Lucille White. Juanita was educated in the Surry County Public School System. She worked in Hospitality and Housekeeping for 44 years. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Mars Hill AME Zion Church in Wakefield, VA. She was very active in her church where she served as Stewardess and Class Leader, along with serving on the Usher Board and the Lay Council. Along with her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by four brothers, Lois White, Russell White, Clarance White and Marcell White; two sisters, Virginia Gray and Clarine Gatling. Juanita leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Melvin Saunders; devoted daughter, Sylvia Edwards (Leon), devoted son, Derrick Jones; two stepdaughters, Melissa Saunders and Melvinda Saunders; two brothers, Melvin White (Essie) and Ralph White (Martha); sister, Shirley Robinson; two sisters-in-law, Lucille White and Jean White; aunt, Luedelia Bell; seven grandchildren, Brandon Readus, Ryan Readus, Destiny Jones, Dayveon Jones, Carlnigha Wallace, Carlmello Wallace, Carlmonie Wallace; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at Booker T Memorial Park in Wakefield, VA on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Willie L. Dixon, pastor of Mars Hill AME Zion Church, Wakefield, VA will officiate. The service will be live streamed. Public viewing will be Friday, July 24, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.