Sis. Vertie C. Saunders

June 28, 1928 - March 18, 2016

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 Mrs. Vertie Saunders went home to be with the Lord on March, 18, 2016. Sister Saunders was born June 22, 1928 to John Robinson and Maybell Head Robinson in Monroe, LA. Her parents, sister, Voice L. Stewart, and granddaughter, Jacqueline Crishell Guy, preceded her in death. Sister Saunders attended Monroe Colored High School where she met and later married the love of her life, Willie Saunders, Jr. They were married for over fifty years, and from their union two daughters were born. Sister Saunders accepted Christ at an early age, and joined Zion Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor H.R. Flynn. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Barbara Jeanette Saunders Enobakhare and Donna G. Saunders Guy; two grandchildren, Amenze E. Jones (Nathaniel), Mansfield, Texas and Jesuorobo “Jay” Enobakhare, Jr., Dallas, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Jasmine Taylor, Khristian Taylor, Aaron Jones, Sydney Jones, and William Jones all of whom adored her and called her “Granny”. Also cherishing her memories, a special niece, Haywardetta Stewart Medwinter, nephew, Elbert Stewart, and a special friend, Julia Marie Wilkins, all from California. Her special love for children endeared her in the hearts of all “adopted” children and grandchildren, and all other children she helped guide and mentor, especially Michelle Weatherly, Anthony Stubblefield, Maxine Beslin, Frank DeTeige, III, James DeTiege and Jessica DeTiege, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.