Gertrude Saunders Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Gertrude Saunders

GERTRUDE SAUNDERS, 93, of Steelton transitioned into eternal life on Friday, October 28, 2022 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

She was born in Amelia, Virginia, daughter of the late James Gibson and the late Eolia Gray Jordan.

Gertrude graduated from the former William Penn Senior High School and having a desire to further her education, she received her Master’s Degree from Penn State University. She retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Supply Depot.

She was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, where she was very active and was a long time member of her church choir. In the community she was on the board of the Steelton Borough and just stepped down last December.

Gertrude was an artist in many things to include oil painting, water colors and tole painting ceramics.

She was the widow of James Nelson “Buddy” Saunders, Sr. and in addition to him and her parents, her son, James “Jimmy” Saunders, Jr., preceded her in death.

Gertrude leaves to celebrate her life and to cherish precious memories, her daughter, Karen “Kandi” Saunders; her four grandsons; her eight great grandchildren; her six great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Her life will be celebrated on Thursday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, 704 N. Front Street, Steelton, PA with viewing and visitation 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees.

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Delores McArthur sent The Peace Lily for Gertrude Saunders - November 01, 2022

Praying for you at this time of bereavement. Sending my love. Your Mom was sure a lady of encouragement to others. Sorry I will not be able to attend the service
Delores Murray McArthur

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Delores McArthur sent The Peace Lily for Gertrude Saunders - November 01, 2022

Praying for you at this time of bereavement. Sending my love. Your Mom was sure a lady of encouragement to others. Sorry I will not be able to attend the service
Delores Murray McArthur

You will always and forever be truely missed.

I worked with Gertrude at the Navy Depot, and what a wonderful woman she was! Sweet and sassy, and always a pleasure to be around. My sympathies to her family. - - Paul Barner

To the Family of Mrs. Gertrude Saunders Words cannot express my pleasure of serving 3 generations of one family for over 40 years... Each one having identical tributes: Godly - kind - caring - full of humor - leaving us all with wonderful memories.. Kandi - you have a lot to be grateful for!! To the world - Ms. Gertrude was just one woman.. But to all of us who knew her - She was the World!!
Love You!!! Minnie B's Creations

My deepest 💔 condolences to the family. Kandi take one day at a time, she's at peace. Love you, Melinda

My deepest condolences to the family. Kandi take one day at a time, she's at peace. Love you!

Ms. Gertrude Sanders...I loved you and told you that every time I saw you. I will miss that smile that you shared while we were playing Bingo.(smile) Rest softly. I'll see you again.

My deepest sympathy to the family. Dearest Gertrude was always there with a kind and loving word. And the best sense of humor! She and my mother were very good friends. Gertrude you will be missed but never forgotten. God Speed Gertrude. Peace and Blessings. Doll Baby (Deborah Thomas)

Kandi and family I will surely miss your mom. She always had a sense of humor about her and she understood what life had for her. RIP Love you

Kandi, my condolences to you and your family. Ms Gert was a beautiful lady and my mom's friend. I always loved to here her laugh. Sending love and prayers. 🙏❤🙏

Kandi, I send my sincere condolences to you and the family during this difficult time in the passing of your Loving Mother. Ms. Poole

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