Life Reflections

Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I shall give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

Darlene L. Saunders, 68 years old, completed her journey and departed this life at the home of Mary Ann Jones in Lynchburg, Virginia. She transitioned in the early morning hours of August 7, 2021.

Darlene was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on December 6, 1952 to the late Pastor Melvin and Ida Logan. She was the second child of four children, and the only girl.

Her earliest religious experience began at Little Mount Zion Holiness Church. She began to worship at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church in Sutherlin, VA. where she became a member. When she and her husband moved to Williamsburg, VA, she began to attend Chickahominy Baptist Church in Toana, VA. There she would remain until her passing.

She was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System and graduated from Dan River High School. She later decided to further her education by enrolling in Danville Community College and earned a degree in Business Administration.

Darlene enjoyed a career working in the medical field as an administrator. She loved assisting people in their time of need. She was employed by Camelot Health Care Center and Danville Regional Hospital currently known as Sovah Health until she retired.

Darlene was previously married to Kevin Lea Sr. and to this union two children were born; Kevin Mckenzie Lea, Jr. and Veronica Charmaine Lea.

Darlene would soon find her “Forever Love” in the embodiment of Mr. Linwood Saunders. With this union she was blessed with three more children to love and to love her. They are Cheryl Morton-Caldwell, Shelly Cummings and Linwood Saunders Jr. Her father, Mr. Logan’s second union gifted her a sister Trina Carter and a brother Robert Stackhouse III.

Darlene loved her family and especially her brothers Hugh, Melvin Jr. and Angelo. They were a great source of joy for her and she relished in the time she spent with them talking about their lives and families. It was easy for them to make her smile.

Darlene was preceded in death by one brother, Angelo Logan; and a chosen sister, Gladys Jones.

Darlene leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Linwood Saunders of the home; her children Kevin Lea, Jr. (special friend Riquita Colman), and Veronica Charmaine Lea (special friend Tyron Saunders) both of Danville VA, Cheryl Morton-Caldwell (William) of Charlotte NC,  Shelly (Samori) of Nashville, TN, and Linwood Saunders Jr. of Danville. VA; grandchildren, Tyrese Morrison, Jayon Lea, Justin McCain, D‘mia Morrison, Zayden Lea, London Lea , Sanai Cummings, Samori Cummings, Justin Morton and special grandson Tristan Saunders; great grandchild, Myla Reingn Morrison; brothers, Hugh Logan Sr. (Sandra) and Melvin Logan, Jr. both of Danville VA, Robert Stackhouse III (special friend Sonia); sister, Trina Carter (Ron) of Charleston, SC; daughter- in- law, Deniera McCain of Danville,VA; two devoted sisters- in law, Debra Logan of Reidsville, NC and Lisa Logan of Fredericksburg, VA; surviving in laws, Wallace (Eunice)Saunders of Ringgold,VA, Ramond Saunders of Ringgold VA, Marylin Jones of Baltimore, MD, Jeanette Poteat of Danville, VA, Marcia Saunders of Danville,VA, Pamela Brooks of Ringgold, VA, Joyce Edmonds of Sutherlin, VA, Kathy Fallen of  Sutherlin ,VA, Vanessa Gunn (Larry) of Danville, VA, Sharon Rodgers (Tony) of Ringgold, VA, Jessie Saunders of  Philadelphia, PA, and Patricia Saunders of Danville,VA; her chosen sisters, Mary Ann Jones, Patricia Jones, Carlotta Deering and Deloris Stone; and the entire Lea family. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing for Mrs. Darlene Logan Saunders will be on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Danville, VA.

Celebration of life service for Mrs. Darlene Logan Saunders will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church, 7017 Rocksprings Road, Sutherlin, Virginia 24594 Rev. Johnathan L. King, Pastor.  Pastor Mary Ann Jones, New True Vine Holiness Church Chatham, Va., Presiding and Apostle Corwin Hammond, Chickahominy Baptist Church, Toano, Va., Eulogizing. Interment will follow in the Danville Memorial Gardens Danville, VA.

A family reception of friends will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence of her brother, Hugh Logan, Sr. 3276 Drury Lane Danville, Virginia on the day of the service at 11:00 a.m.

Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream

Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Va., Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr, Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”

 

Masks are required all services and visitations. Attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.