Amanda Melvina Saunders, 89, of Sissonville passed away on May 23, 2013. She was born January 28, 1924 in Sissonville to the late Claremont Thaw and Myrtle Ellen Withrow Tolley.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Joe Saunders; grandson, Darren Saunders; 1 brother and 3 sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory are children, Jerry Saunders and his wife Barb, Carroll Saunders and his wife Robin, Rebecca Saunders, Stephanie Herdman and her husband Gene "Mont"; sister, Lucille Thomas; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 2 PM Sunday, May 26 at Shining Light Celebration Church, Charleston with Pastor Danny Pritt officiating. Burial will follow in Tolley Cemetery, Sissonville.

Friends may call from 6 - 8 PM Saturday, May 25 at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville.