Ellen Aretha Saunders's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia

Ellen Aretha Saunders

January 23, 1935 - December 21, 2025 (90 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

Ellen Aretha Saunders's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia

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Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

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Ellen Aretha Saunders

January 23, 1935 - December 21, 2025 (90 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

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Ellen Aretha Saunders Obituary

The passing of Ellen Aretha Saunders of Richmond, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 21, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Aretha Saunders to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Alfonso Saunders. She is survived by: her children, Sharon S. Collins (Ben) and Dwayne A. Saunders (Gloria); her grandchildren, Candyce C. Saunders (Michael), Benjamin Collins, Ashley Matthews (Michael), Allie R. Saunders, Adam J. Saunders and Aaron L. Saunders; her great grandchild Zolana E. Saunders; her brothers, John J. Brackett Jr., Forrest L. Brackett and Joseph L. Brackett; and her brother-in-law Aaron Saunders. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.



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