Gracie Lee Saunders entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2000 in Richmond, Virginia.
She was born on April 4, 1936 to the late Emma Eleanor Morgan Moore. She was adopted by the late Roy and Mamie Saunders of Lacrosse, Virginia.
Gracie attended schools in Lacrosse and South Hill, Virginia. At an early age, she moved to New York and later moved to Richmond in 1971. Here, she worked at the John Marshall Hotel for over ten years as a preparation chef, until the closing of the facility. She continued her career in food services, working for Hardees. She was also employed with the State of Virginia part-time, until she tool ill.
Gracie had a special place in her heart for animals, and she raised nine cats and one dog. She also had a passion for gospel music and singing.
Gracie loved people and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She never complained about anything regardless of her condition.
If our mother could speak, she would say, "Don't cry for me and don't feel sad. Now, I am in the hills where all of my help comes from."
Gracie leaves to cherish her memory, two devoted sons; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister: Mrs. Ruth Lacks; one brother of New Rochelle, New York; a daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home at 3021 "N" Street, Richmond, VA held her homegoing services with the Reverend Alvin Hargrove, officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA. The family will receive friends at The Masonic Lodge, 2924 4th Avenue immediately following the services.
She is Just Away
You cannot say, you must not say,
that she is dead,
she is just away.
With a cherry smile, and a wave of the hand...
she has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair,
it's needs must be, since she lingered there.
So think of her faring on as dear,
in the love of there, and the love of here.
Think of her still as the same and say,
she is not dead, she is just away.
She was born on April 4, 1936 to the late Emma Eleanor Morgan Moore. She was adopted by the late Roy and Mamie Saunders of Lacrosse, Virginia.
Gracie attended schools in Lacrosse and South Hill, Virginia. At an early age, she moved to New York and later moved to Richmond in 1971. Here, she worked at the John Marshall Hotel for over ten years as a preparation chef, until the closing of the facility. She continued her career in food services, working for Hardees. She was also employed with the State of Virginia part-time, until she tool ill.
Gracie had a special place in her heart for animals, and she raised nine cats and one dog. She also had a passion for gospel music and singing.
Gracie loved people and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She never complained about anything regardless of her condition.
If our mother could speak, she would say, "Don't cry for me and don't feel sad. Now, I am in the hills where all of my help comes from."
Gracie leaves to cherish her memory, two devoted sons; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister: Mrs. Ruth Lacks; one brother of New Rochelle, New York; a daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home at 3021 "N" Street, Richmond, VA held her homegoing services with the Reverend Alvin Hargrove, officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA. The family will receive friends at The Masonic Lodge, 2924 4th Avenue immediately following the services.
She is Just Away
You cannot say, you must not say,
that she is dead,
she is just away.
With a cherry smile, and a wave of the hand...
she has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair,
it's needs must be, since she lingered there.
So think of her faring on as dear,
in the love of there, and the love of here.
Think of her still as the same and say,
she is not dead, she is just away.
Gracie Lee Saunders entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2000 in Richmond, Virginia.
She was born on April 4, 1936 to the late Emma Eleanor Morgan Moore. She was adopted by the late Roy and Mamie Saunders of Lacrosse, Virginia.
Gracie attended schools in Lacrosse and South Hill, Virginia. At an early age, she moved to New York and later moved to Richmond in 1971. Here, she worked at the John Marshall Hotel for over ten years as a preparation chef, until the closing of the facility. She continued her career in food services, working for Hardees. She was also employed with the State of Virginia part-time, until she tool ill.
Gracie had a special place in her heart for animals, and she raised nine cats and one dog. She also had a passion for gospel music and singing.
Gracie loved people and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She never complained about anything regardless of her condition.
If our mother could speak, she would say, "Don't cry for me and don't feel sad. Now, I am in the hills where all of my help comes from."
Gracie leaves to cherish her memory, two devoted sons; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister: Mrs. Ruth Lacks; one brother of New Rochelle, New York; a daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home at 3021 "N" Street, Richmond, VA held her homegoing services with the Reverend Alvin Hargrove, officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA. The family will receive friends at The Masonic Lodge, 2924 4th Avenue immediately following the services.
She is Just Away
You cannot say, you must not say,
that she is dead,
she is just away.
With a cherry smile, and a wave of the hand...
she has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair,
it's needs must be, since she lingered there.
So think of her faring on as dear,
in the love of there, and the love of here.
Think of her still as the same and say,
she is not dead, she is just away.
She was born on April 4, 1936 to the late Emma Eleanor Morgan Moore. She was adopted by the late Roy and Mamie Saunders of Lacrosse, Virginia.
Gracie attended schools in Lacrosse and South Hill, Virginia. At an early age, she moved to New York and later moved to Richmond in 1971. Here, she worked at the John Marshall Hotel for over ten years as a preparation chef, until the closing of the facility. She continued her career in food services, working for Hardees. She was also employed with the State of Virginia part-time, until she tool ill.
Gracie had a special place in her heart for animals, and she raised nine cats and one dog. She also had a passion for gospel music and singing.
Gracie loved people and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She never complained about anything regardless of her condition.
If our mother could speak, she would say, "Don't cry for me and don't feel sad. Now, I am in the hills where all of my help comes from."
Gracie leaves to cherish her memory, two devoted sons; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister: Mrs. Ruth Lacks; one brother of New Rochelle, New York; a daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home at 3021 "N" Street, Richmond, VA held her homegoing services with the Reverend Alvin Hargrove, officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA. The family will receive friends at The Masonic Lodge, 2924 4th Avenue immediately following the services.
She is Just Away
You cannot say, you must not say,
that she is dead,
she is just away.
With a cherry smile, and a wave of the hand...
she has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair,
it's needs must be, since she lingered there.
So think of her faring on as dear,
in the love of there, and the love of here.
Think of her still as the same and say,
she is not dead, she is just away.
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