Arline Murphy Saunders

Arline Murphy Saunders, 91, of Hopewell, VA passed away, Friday, October 13, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, William G. Murphy, and Rose Mae Whorley; her loving husband, Robert R. “Bobby” Saunders, Sr., and a son, Robert R. Saunders, Jr. She is survived by her children, Linda Saunders Long, Larry R. Saunders, Billie Saunders Glass (Bill), Teresa Saunders Manning (Allen); grandchildren, David Paden, Robert Paden (Patrice), Jennifer S. Wayda (Kenneth), Robert W. Saunders (Lisa), Jessica S. Lennon (John), Jason Godwin (Kendra), W. Sean Godwin, R. Dale Godwin (Kiersten), Lauren M. Saeler (Reid), Caitlen N. Manning; great-grandchildren, Ray, Kayla, Kamron, Joy, Jordan, Kayleigh, Bailee, Alyssa, Sean, Riley, Ella, Jake, Tessa, and Ethan; great-great-grandchild, Hazel Grace; as well as, numerous extended family and friends. Arline was a member of the Federated Womens Club, and a longtime member of the Hopewell Church of Christ. The family will receive friends, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2017 at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral 820 W. Broadway, Hopewell, VA. A graveside service will be held, 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 16, 2017 at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cawson Street Christian School P.O. Box 1301 Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .