Margaret B. Saunders (1912-2006)
Margaret B. Saunders, died June 14, 2006, in Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland, Ky.
She was the last survivor of nine brothers and sisters born to Parthena and Nelson Bailey and was born Sept. 2, 1912, in Wyoming County, W.Va. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, H.L. “Jack” Saunders.
Mrs. Saunders is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Gail and Richard Rous, Kay and John Paul Barker of Ashland, Janet and Keith Payne of Worthington, Ohio; grandchildren Jim and wife Beth Rous of Nicholasville, Ky., Mary Beth Rous of Lexington, Ky., Bruce Saunders Rous of Ashland and Rebecca and husband Lance Vest of Villa Hills, Ky.; and great-grandchildren David and Heather Rous, John Franklin and Benjamin Payne Vest.
Margaret was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Ashland, where she taught the women’s Sunday school class for many years. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star in Logan, W.Va., and Ashland and a former member and Sunday school teacher at First Christian Church of Logan. She was also a member of the Ashland Homemakers Club.
She graduated from Logan High School, where she played for the girl’s basketball team. She attended Ashland Community College as a Donovan Scholar. Her biggest joys in life were her church and her family.
Many people were involved in her life during her senior years. The wonderful staff members of King’s Daughters and Sons Home, as well as Kingsbrook Lifecare Center helped her family care for her. Margaret was loved by the many who knew her kind spirit.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel. Friends may call after 11 a.m. that day. The Rev. Ike Nicholson and the Rev. Phil Stevens will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church, 1930 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101 or Community Hospice.
