Catherine Virginia Saunders

Catherine Virginia Saunders

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On Monday February 14, 2022, Catherine V. Saunders “Kitty Kat” was peacefully called home to be with our Heavenly Father. She was surrounded by her devoted family.

Catherine was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 14, 1944 to the late Helen Floyd Jackson and William Jackson. She attended Alexandria City Public Schools and graduated from
Parker-Gray School June 1964. Her passion for styling hair influenced her to become a License Cosmetologist in 1967. She pursued a career in finance at United Bank in Washington, DC.
She furthered her career at Kay Jewelers Corporation as an Accountant for 10 years. Shortly after that she became an employee of the City of Alexandria Public School Systems where she retired in June 2008. Then she returned as a part time employee.

On June 23, 1972, Catherine married the late Christopher N. Saunders. From this union they had their magnificent daughter Tamela M. Saunders. Her desire to nurture others expanded into providing care for relatives and friends.

February 1993, Catherine gave her life to Christ through Baptism at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia.

Catherine enjoyed listing to her Motown Oldies but Goodies James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. She enjoyed visiting and traveling with friends, catching the Old Towne Trolley everywhere. She was a member of the 7+7 Social Club. She was strong willed, thoughtful, and a warm-hearted person that was loved and known throughout Alexandria, VA. Her personality was a delightful blend of warmth, comfort, and pure love.

Catherine was a devoted, phenomenal, outstanding mother, and grandmother. Job well done!!! She leaves to cherish her memories by her only daughter Tamela M. Saunders (Furman Jones), one grandson Maurice T. Saunders, two sister’s-in-law Gloria A. Ford, Janet Charity, niece-in-law Adrienne Robinson; one brother-in-law Nobel Saunders, Jr.; niece’s Rena Hicks, Robin S. Harper, Roberta Elliott-Speight, Heather L. Poindexter, Great niece’s Zola Robinson, Rakaya Lorick; Nephews: Bernard Robinson, Brock Harper, Jeffery Maddox, Isiah Maddox, Devin Shaw;
God children, Shavonne Diggs-Perry, Vonetta Massey, NaKevia Martin, Lenora Watkins-Glover; Devoted family friends, Louise Elliott, Charlene Miller, Rita Murphy, Tammy Massey. Preceded in death best friends Janet “Baby Sis” Poindexter, Beverly Diggs, Bernard Barron, and host of other relatives and dear friends. Grand-dog Maleia.

Catherine was preceded in death by Husband Christopher N. Saunders, Grand-mother Ida V. Paxton Floyd, Aunt Lillianne Thompson, Uncle Lonnie Thompson, Cousin Faye Stout; Mother-in-law Fannie Mae Ellis, Father-in-law Noble Saunders Sr.

Offer Condolence for the family of Catherine Virginia Saunders

Visitation

Cunningham Turch Chapel

811 CAMERON ST ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA 22314

03/02/2022

10:00am - 11:00am

Celebration of Life

Cunningham Turch Chapel

811 CAMERON STREET ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA 22313

03/02/2022

11:00am -

Burial

Quantico National Cemetery

18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA 22172

03/02/2022

2:00pm -

Condolence Messages

  1. Jacqueline Carr says:

    My prayers and condolences to Tammy and the family. May God be your comfort and peace.

  2. Dorothy Bell says:

    My sincere condolences and prayers are with the Saunders family.

  3. Rita Murphy Harris says:

    Dear Tammy- I am sending Prayers and Love. I will miss her so much but I know that memories of her will live on – May my Dear Friend Kitty Kat Rest in Peace. ❤

  4. Christopher Jones says:

    My true and deepest condolences to the family of Ms.Saunders.

  5. Michele T Jordan says:

    My sincere condolence to my Cousin Tammy and the rest of the Saunders family in the loss of our family member, Kitty. She had a sweet spirit, beautiful personality and loving heart. She’ll be missed but never forgotten. Stay strong and know that God has made a home for another Angel to watch over us on earth and until we get to heaven to rejoice and to be together again.

    Sincerely,

    Cousin Michele Tate Jordan

  6. Kathi says:

    Hello Tammy
    It’s Kathi
    Sorry for your loss condolences 💐 with deepest heartfelt sympathy from all of us me my sister Myra and Tammie and the whole Carothers family love always ❤️

  7. Edna Farmer says:

    Sending my condolences to the family and friends rest easy Miss Kitty

  8. Lisa Tate says:

    To my cousinTammy….May God give you strength and comfort during this time and forever….forever in my prayers
    Love you 😘
    Lisa

  9. Tracey Roberson says:

    My deepest sympathy to the family. I love her conversation about the school system lol
    She will be missed dearly

  10. Lynn kamara says:

    My condolences to the family

  11. Pam says:

    Praying that God gives you all peace, strength, and precious beautiful memories during your mom’s Home-going Service. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers

    The Henderson – Miller Family

  12. Lisa Kelly-Bell says:

    My Deepest Condolences to you and your family.

    Thank you Ms. Kitty for accepting me as one of your owe you will me missed.

    The Bell Family

  13. Darnetta Heath says:

    We would like to extend our condolences to our cousins Tammy, we are keeping you in our daily prayers!! We Love You, Sincerely Your Baltimore Family. Darnetta, Tanya, Smiley, Kisha ❤️🥰😘

  14. Sharon Durham /Poochie says:

    Tammy/Maurice
    I am so very sorry for lost of your mother /grandma . May our father in the heavens Jehovah God give you peace. John 5:28,29 says; Do not be amazed at this for the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his( Jesus ) voice and come out , those who did good things to a resurrection of
    life . This is a promise from God . 💕

  15. Wanda Whittington says:

    Tammy & Family
    My condolences and prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing your mom is resting peacefully in the masters arms.

  16. Pam Henderson & Family says:

    I pray for your strength. You have my sincere condolences. Please know I’m thinking of you during this difficult time. Hold onto the beautiful precious memories! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽

    Praying that God gives you comfort, peace and strength! Hold onto the beautiful precious memories. Forever in my thoughts and prayers.

  17. Pam Henderson & Family says:

    Praying that God gives you comfort, peace and strength! Hold onto the beautiful precious memories. Forever in my thoughts and prayers.

  18. Sonya Barnes says:

    May Ms. Kitty Kat Rest In Peace and may you cherish all the mom/daughter memories you made and had together. She always live on in your memories. God Bless.

  19. Victoria Ross Robinson says:

    Sending my prayers and deepest condolences to you Maurice and the rest of the family. Kitty Cat RIHP we are going to Miss you.

  20. Josephine Harris says:

    My Condolences to the Saunders Family I’m going to miss Kitty May her soul Rest in Peace from the Harris Family

  21. Shirley Gooch says:

    Tammy/Maurice
    A mother’s love is special. It is strong it is dependable and to is always unconditional.these are precious gifts that she gave you when she was with you and also the omes that she leaves behind. She lives on your in memories. My heart aches for you. May God be your comforter. Maemae ❤

  22. Wendy M henderson says:

    My Deepest Condolences to Jackson Sainders family Kitty Cat was one of the sweetest person I’ve known her smile RIP see you on the other side.May Comfort you Tammy Job well done. Wendy BurtsHenderson and family

  23. Bernice Carter says:

    Praying for Tammy, Grandson, Family, Friends May God Bless. RIP

    • Victoria Ross Robinson says:

      Sending my prayers and deepest condolences to you and Maurice. Tammy your mother was one of the nicest person I knew. Kitty Cat may you RIHP.

  24. Carlton Tate says:

    To my Cousin’ Tammy & Family – I would like to share my deepest Condolences & Prayers for Strenght @ this time of Lost – from my Myself Carlton / Daughter LaShawn Cooke & Fam / Gabrielle & Esther Tate ❤🙏

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