Risa Mae Saunders, 39, of Elkview, West Virginia, departed this life and entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on December 13, 2020.
She was born to proud parents Timothy Saunders and Charlotte Rigney Saunders on July 28, 1981 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Risa was a 1999 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School in Elkview, WV.
Risa was a homemaker, but that entailed being a baker, loving friend, boo boo kisser, and her most proud and loved job was that of being a mother. Risa enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her children. She always found a kind word to say, was always thoughtful of others and was Daddy's little girl, the sunshine in his day. Risa could bake a cake like nobody’s business, and always presented one for a celebration (which was very much appreciated since they were the best cakes, made with love). Risa always made the best of any situation; she enjoyed making others smile and hearing the laughter of her children and her family.
In 2019, she married her husband Daniel (Dan) Long. When they met only a few short years before, Daniel swept her off of her feet and together they raised three young boys.
Left to cherish her memories are her father, Timothy Saunders (Kelly) of Ripley WV, Aunts, Uncles, Step brothers & sisters, many cousins, nieces and nephews, friends, and her oldest son.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Rigney Saunders, her grandmother Ruby Mae Saunders, her sons Gage Ripley and Jameson Long, and her husband Daniel Long.
The family has entrusted Waybright Funeral Home with the arrangements. A time of visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on December 23, 2020 at the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Risa Mae Saunders, please visit our Tribute Store.

Risa Mae Saunders, 39, of Elkview, West Virginia, departed this life and entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on December 13, 2020.
She was born to proud parents Timothy Saunders and Charlotte Rigney Saunders on July 28, 1981 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Risa was a 1999 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School in Elkview, WV.
Risa was a homemaker, but that entailed being a baker, loving friend, boo boo kisser, and her most proud and loved job was that of being a mother. Risa enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her children. She always found a kind word to say, was always thoughtful of others and was Daddy's little girl, the sunshine in his day. Risa could bake a cake like nobody’s business, and always presented one for a celebration (which was very much appreciated since they were the best cakes, made with love). Risa always made the best of any situation; she enjoyed making others smile and hearing the laughter of her children and her family.
In 2019, she married her husband Daniel (Dan) Long. When they met only a few short years before, Daniel swept her off of her feet and together they raised three young boys.
Left to cherish her memories are her father, Timothy Saunders (Kelly) of Ripley WV, Aunts, Uncles, Step brothers & sisters, many cousins, nieces and nephews, friends, and her oldest son.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Rigney Saunders, her grandmother Ruby Mae Saunders, her sons Gage Ripley and Jameson Long, and her husband Daniel Long.
The family has entrusted Waybright Funeral Home with the arrangements. A time of visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on December 23, 2020 at the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Risa Mae Saunders, please visit our Tribute Store.