Kathi Saunders Pennington Obituary
The family of Kathi Saunders Pennington of Roanoke, Virginia announces her passing on November 7, 2026. Kathi, born on June 11, 1946, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathi Saunders Pennington to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Mayo Saunders and Adah Johnson Saunders; her husband Wayne Pennington; her brothers, Butch Saunders and Mike Saunders; her sister-in-law Janet Saunders; Staley "Penny" Pennington.
She is survived by: her daughters, Rae Lea Byrd, Amy Jennings (Eric) and Ana Beleznay (Eddie); her grandchildren, Brandon Byrd, Madison Byrd, Bryson Byrd, Evan Jennings, Emily Tu and Ethan Tu; her brother Don Saunders (Sherry); and her sisters-in-law, Janice Saunders, Carolyn Pennington and Judy Kelley (Hootie). She is also survived by nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Oakey's Vinton Chapel (627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Vinton Baptist Church (219 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179). A burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at the Mountain View Cemetery (1401 Mountain View Rd, Vinton, VA 24179).
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, the greatest tribute to Kathi would be to honor her memory by paying it forward - sharing a smile, offering a hug, extending kindness and lending a helping hand to others.
