Leslie Ann Saunders

February 6, 1958 - May 9, 2017

Leslie Saunders, age 59, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of May 9, 2017. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Donald E. Saunders, her son Morgan E. Saunders, daughter Emma E. Saunders, mother-in-law Shirley Saunders, sister Marilyn J. Irons, and brother Orville Johns. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 13 at Blackwater Baptist Church 6000 Blackwater Rd. Virginia beach, Virginia 23457 at 1pm.

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Jim Plaatsman posted on 5/12/17

Please know that your family and friends in public utilities are thinking of you and your loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.

CH posted on 5/12/17

Sorry for the loss of your dear love one. May you find comfort in God's promise to wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Revelation 21:4

Katherine and Harold Stallard posted on 5/11/17

Donnie, Morgan and Emma, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.

CAROL ETHERIDGE posted on 5/11/17

Donnie, Emma and Morgan.. Our hearts go out to the loss of Leslie. She was a great lady and Mom. so sorry for your loss of Leslie. She is out of pain and not suffering anymore. She will always be in the hearts of this community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Ann & Marty Etheridge posted on 5/11/17

We are very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace in knowing how much your wife/mom was loved by all. Our sincere condolences to your family.

Scottie and Evelyn Sutphin posted on 5/10/17

Our hearts go out to Donnie, Morgan, Emma and Ms. Shirley. We have followed Leslie's long journey and have prayed at each step, each hospital visit and each phone call from Leslie's mother-in-law, Shirley, who kept us abreast of her progress. We consider outselves family to the Saunders family and we love each and every one of them. Our prayers and thoughts are now with the family and hoping they will find the strength to carry on in the days ahead. God bless, Evelyn and Scottie

Diana Byrd posted on 5/10/17

Leslie was a special friend to me. She taught me so much in my younger years, and she always gave good counsel. I have many fond memories from Mill Landing Road and Morris Neck. Sending my sincere condolences.

Sharon and Tom posted on 5/10/17

Donnie, Morgan and Emma...we are so sorry for your loss. Just know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. We love you all.

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