Pauline Saunders Booklet

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May 8, 1956

May 1, 2021 Saturday, May 8, 2021

Wake - 11:00AM Celebration of Life - 11:30AM Gatling Chapel 10133 South Halsted Street | Chicago, Illinois 60628 Rev. Darrin Barnes, Officiating

Order

of Service Saxophonist Selection Justin Smith Scripture Reading Prayer Rev. DarrinBarnes Musical Selection Special Tribute Jujuanna Webb (Oldest Grandchild)

Acknowledgements of Cards & Resolutions Remarks (2 minutes Please) Reading of Obituary Emiko Purifory Saxophonist Selection Eulogy Rev. Darrin Barnes Final Reviewal Benediction Recessional

LIFE REFLECTIONS OF

Pauline Faye Saunders was gifted to Abbie and Ruby Saunders on May 8, 1956. Pauline was the eighth child of ten; Shirly, Herman, Richard, Godfrey, Jacquline (Robert), Valerie, Abe, Steven and Tamara. Pauline Faye Saunders 64, went on to be with the Lord on May 1, 2021 at 3:33 a.m. She was preceded in death by her Life Partner, John Michael Linzy, father who she adored Abbie Lee Saunders, beloved bother Richard Mitchell and her oldest son who she cherished Kurt Ameris Saunders.

Pauline, attended James A. Sexton-Scott, Sherwood Elementary and Tilden High School. She went on the earn a Nursing Assistant Certificate and built a career in Finances & Banking. In addition, Pauline retired and followed her footsteps in coming a passionate, loving, and caring Foster Mother to many children and she became a Child Care Provider.

Early in life, Pauline accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Pauline was long-term member of Salam Baptist Church of Chicago. Pauline always shared the goodness of the Lord wherever she went.

As a child Pauline enjoyed jumping rope, racing, and playing jack & balls. As a parent Pauline loved creating memories by having family time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, while having fun Playing Cards, Bingo, Correct Four, Dominoes, Monopoly, Hopscotch, Puzzling, and Cooking. Outside of leading others to Christ and spending time with her family she loved shopping and redecorating her home whenever she felt like it.

Pauline is survived by five of her children she loved without limit and 20 grandchildren. LaFaye (Jujuanna, Jereenna, Albert Jr), Lil-Kurt(Kurt only child) Eugene(Cashay, Nishiya, Nirah, Eugene Jr.) David (Daianna, Ninus, David Jr. Davianna, Alicia) Diana (Mercy, Morgan, Zoe) and Denise (Ameris, Amerra, Amarrin, Amelia) along with 12 greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Letters to Mama

Dear’ Ma It is hard for me to gather my words at the moment. But I wish I would have taken advantage of time God gave you to spend with me. When I close my eyes I see your face, I can hear your whispers in the sound of the wind and that I will cherish forever. I will always love you for the way you loved my children. Your memories are in my mind.

Love you always & forever!

Your oldest child La’faye Ma’ I’m going to miss our talks. I tried to do whatever it was that you needed of me. You spoke it, I stood on it.

You always told me to make sure my sisters and brother were okay and that became a full-time job. (LOL) I’m angry that you didn’t choose to continue to fight and it’s selfish of me to feel that way cause I didn’t your pain.

I wasn’t ready for you to leave but I understand now that you were ready.

Not having you here in the flesh is gonna be hard!!!

I’m gonna miss You Sooooo, Much!!!

Eugene Dear Mommy, I love you dearly. Out of 40 year of life I would’ve never thought you be the one to leave me (us) first. I love you so much it’s just hurting me writing this. I just wish I can get another 40 years. Your grandkids and your kids will forever remember you always.

Love Your Son David Momma, We love you. We miss you. Momma will never a day without thinking about you or love. I am so grateful to God that God chose you to be my mom. Mercy, Morgan and Zoe’s grandmother. Jesus.... the most important thing you’ve taught me. There is power in the name of Jesus. In the name of Jesus, I write this letter to you. If my love could possibly come closer to the love God has for us is shown through Christ Jesus. That just how much I love you. I prayer to see you in the Promise Land. There aren’t enough words and language to help me express how much you mean to us.

Eight days down in, what feel like forever to until I see you again.

Love Diana The greatness gift you ever give me was introducing me to God! You give me many of things, but nothing compares to God. Because of God, and your Faith in God, and my Faith in God, I know that I know that I know, YOU are resting in a place of peace that the LORD GOD himself have prepared for YOU. In a place that God promise there will be no suffering or pain, streets made of gold and many mansions. I thank God for YOU, Mom. I thank God for every moment we shared together. It is my daily prayer that I become half of the mother you were to me to my own children. I will continue to strive to honor and respect your wishes. I will never depart from the morals and lessons you have taught me.

I LOVE YOU, Mom Your Babygirl, Denise

Acknowledgement of Thanks

The Saunders family thanks everyone for the prayers and support during their time of grief.

Special Thanks Gatling’s family and staff Salam Baptist Church of Chicago New Life Covenant Church Southeast , Pastor John F. Hannah Vernecia Isom Tanyel Bell Tameika Franklin Emiko Purifory

Arrangements Entrusted to:

Gatling Chapel

10133 South Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 (773) 881-4111