Saunders, Kathryn
Monday, October 15, 2007
Ivor, Virginia
Kathryn Pittman Saunders, 81, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. The youngest of ten children, she was born in Ivor, VA to the late Ernest W. Pittman and Mabel Gertrude Williams Pittman. Kathryn was a retired vice president of the Bank of Sussex and Surry; was a member of the WMU and choir at Ivor Baptist Church where she was a member; was a member of the Southampton County Planning Commission; and a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a true “southern lady” who lived life to the fullest. Mrs. Saunders was predeceased by her husband, Alonza Walter “Rusty” Saunders, Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Saunders Wheawill and her husband, Dick, of Richmond, Kay Saunders Joyner and her husband, Wesley, of Courtland; a son, A. Walter Saunders, Jr. and his wife, Lisa, of Virginia Beach; seven grandchildren, Courtney L. Wheawill, Matthew T. Wheawill, Susan J. Fowler and husband, Travis, Stephen W. Joyner, Robert W. Joyner, Katie Saunders, Samuel Saunders; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Ian Fowler; sisters, Margaret P. Eggleston and Gladys P. Beale; and sisters-in-law, Frances Stamatas and Laura S. James.
Funeral services will be held in the Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Gupton officiating. Interment will follow in Ivor Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and at other times at the residence of Kay and Wesley Joyner in Courtland. Memorial donations may be made to the Ivor Baptist Church, 8506 Bell Ave., Ivor, Va 23866 or to the Ivor Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 228, Ivor, Va 23866. Brian Carroll of the Purviance Chapel assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted on our website at www.jtmorriss.com
Debbie, Dick, Courtney and Matt, ours prayers are with you all during this time. We know how hard it is to experience the loss of a parent and a grandparent who has meant so much. You all have such wonderful memories of times together, just remember them and they will help you during your time of grieving.
Love,
Tom and Gail
To all the family
Please accept our sympathy and prayers. We are
here for you if there is anything we can do to help you during this very difficult time.
MAY GOD & HIS ANGELS HOLD ALL OF YOU TIGHT AND MAY YOU FEEL THEIR PRESENCE.
BLESSINGS
LORI & CATHERINE ATKINS
I think I forgot to send my love and condolences to the whole family.
Betty
Deborah,Kay,Walter
What do you say at a time like this, except, Ralph & I send our prayers and condolences.
I have nice memories of your Mother & Daddy, When we were kids growing up,the times I would spend the night with you, Deborah, and I especially remember thoes wonderful tuna fish sandwiches.
Even tho I didn't see Kathryn much in her last years,I will greatly miss her.
Love, Betty & Ralph Whisenant
Debbie, we grieve with you and your family in the loss of your Mom. While we are thankful that she is suffering no more, we will miss her. We choose to remember her when she was at her best - dancing away in those boots.
We love your family,
Annette and Steve
Dear Deborah, Kay, and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathies and thoughts go out to you.
Mike York
Walt, Lisa and family -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. Continue to be strong.
Love,
Jerry and Kim Curl
Debbie, Dick amd family, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your beloved mother. You were very good to her.
Love,
Wayne and Gloria
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