Rosie Lee Saunders, age 88, of Burgaw died Monday, March 02, 2009 at her home.

She was born April 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Jodie Abner and Rodie Stalls Bland and step-daughter of Annie Green Bland of Watha. She was predeceased by her husband, William Benjamin Saunders; son, William "Bill" Irvin Saunders; sisters, Linda Faye Davis, Laura Frances McKoy, Mary Randles, and Joyce Ann Patterson; and brothers, Jack Bland, Ollie Bland, and Shirley Bland.

Surviving in addition to her step-mother are her daughter, Elise Davis of Burgaw; grandchildren, Fred K. Saunders and LeeAnn Wells both of Burgaw; six great grandchildren; two great great granddaughters; sisters, Lessie Bishop of Hope Mills, Annie Mae Bland of Burgaw and Judy Bland of Washington; and brothers, David Bland of Watha, Cecil Bland of Burgaw and Billy Ray Bland of Fayetteville and many nieces and nephews.

Rosie Lee loved her family and was the greatest wife, mom, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Accepting Jesus Christ as her Savior was a blessing in Rosie's and her family's life. Rosie always was one of the first to rise to the occasion when someone was hurt or in need; sharing her time, food and talents. She was a member of Shelter Neck Homemakers for over 25 years. Many were blessed to have Rosie for a friend and neighbor as she was caring to all. Fond memories of Rosie will always remain in our hearts.

A celebration of Rosie Lee Saunders' life will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Mt. Holly Baptist with Rev. Horace Hawes officiating.

Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.