Nellie R. Saunders

Nellie Ruth Saunders, daughter of the late Joe Wilson, and the late Nora Small Robinson was born May 16, 1923 in Bacon County, Georgia, was called to come home by the Lord on November 15, 2010 after short illness.
Nellie moved to New York, where she worked in domestics. While in New York, she met and married the late Vertis (Bicky) Saunders. They moved to Virginia in 1976, and she continued her work in domestics. She joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church and served faithfully on the nurses' board, Pastor's Aide, Hospitality and Seniors in Action.
She was known for her sweet potato and apple pies. Her favorite singer was Mahalia Jackson, after her stroke, she couldn't read; but by the grace of God she never forgot the Lord's Prayer, which she recited every day.
Nellie leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Doris Johnson of Supply, Virginia; one brother, Pearlie Wilson of Portsmith, Virginia; one sister-in-law, Valerie Armstead of Supply, Virginia; two grandchildren, Nora Clinton of Supply, Virginia and Maurice Martin of Florida; three great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; her extended special family The Cassidy's and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Funeral Home:
Cedell Brooks Funeral Home
25662 A.P. Hill Blvd
Port Royal, VA
US 22535