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Nelline Saunders

January 1, 1927 ~ March 5, 2012 (age 85) 85 Years Old

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Nelline Saunders Obituary

SAUNDERS, Nelline Frances, age 84, died March 5, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin Russell and Elizabeth Preuett Lassiter; brother, Martin "Herman" Lassiter. Survived by devoted companion, Dock "Dickie" Jenkins; son, Edwin (Mary Ruth) Saunders; daughter, Shirlee (Kenneth) Ledbetter; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren and numerous adopted children. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by all. Visitation with the family will be at Madison Funeral Home Tuesday 3 - 8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Madison Funeral Home with Bro. Fred Donelson officiating. Online tributes madisonfuneralhome.net MADISON FUNERAL HOME, 615-868-9020

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