Amy Dianne Saunders Vinson, 58 of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday April 23, 2007, at her home after a yearlong courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born August 29, 1948 in Herman County, Michigan daughter of Haskell and Ivy Gathercole Saunders of Bidwell, OH. She was a 1966 graduated of North Gallia High School, and Married her husband of 40 years Jim Vinson on October 1, 1966. She and Jim lived in Washington, DC and Florida before making their home in Gallia County. Amy was formerly employed with the Gallia County Division of Soil & Water Conservation for seven years and later the Gallia County Treasurer’s Office, from which she retired in February 2005. She loved to be outside in her flowerbeds with her Yorkie, Cooper at her side, playing basket bingo with friends, and long trips to the beach.
In addition to her parents, Amy is survived by her adoring family, husband Jim Vinson, Gallipolis, sons Brian Vinson (fiancée Tina Brand), Worthington, and Chris Vinson, Gallipolis, daughter Beth (Jared) Moore and one very loving grandson Broderick “Brody” Moore, Gallipolis, brothers, Doyle (Sharon), Phil (Cathy), Steve (Darla), and Keith (Paula) Saunders all of Bidwell. She also has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and very special friends including Sandra (Charlie) McFarland of Bidwell and Nancy (John) Cox of Gallipolis.
The arrangements are under the direction of her Son in Law and his family at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Gallipolis and her Aunt and Uncle and Cousins at the Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis. The Family will receive friends and family on Saturday April 28, 2007 from 11 am till 2pm at the Willis Funeral Home. A memorial service shall follow at 2pm with Reverend Walt Goble officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to: Gallia County Animal Welfare League In Memory of Amy Vinson PO Box 216, Gallipolis, Oh 45631.
