Viola Brady Saunders, 87, of Ramseur passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at UNC Hospital.
Due to the current COVID-19 mandate, a private family graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Don Edwards presiding.
Viola was born in Chatham County on September 26, 1932 to Lela Branson Brady and William David Brady. She worked at John Plant Company for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Reece Saunders, four brothers, one sister, and a great-grandson.
She is survived by daughters, Sherry S. Brown, Sandra S. Coble, both of Bennett; son, William “Bud “Saunders of Bennett; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and three step-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Pleasant Grove Christian Church cemetery fund, 5946 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Bennett, NC 27208.
Condolences may be offered online at: www.joycebradychapel.com .