Margaret Haynes Saunders

Margaret Elizabeth Haynes Saunders, 71, entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2025 in Sentara Obici Hospital. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends during the last days of her life. 

Margaret was born on September 14, 1953 to the late Ora S. Haynes and Theodore R. Haynes Jr. She was a graduate of Southampton High School in 1971. She was employed with Continental Telephone Company as an operator for several years and Southampton Memorial Hospital as an obstetrics technician until retirement. In spite of her disabilities and health issues over the years, she continued to provide labor and love to numerous family and friends. Margaret had a loving, generous and nurturing heart to everyone who was blessed to know her. She was a woman of God, a prayer warrior and a selfless spirit. She loved deeply and openly, spreading kindness wherever she went. Her laughter and humor were contagious. She had a special gift for making everyone feel seen, loved and full of joy. Her home was a safe haven for everyone. Her favorite phrases were “Blessed by the best, praying for the rest”, “Tell the Lord thank you” and “Charge is to my head and not my heart”. If you asked her how she was doing, she would tell you “I’m fine as wine”. Her heart overflowed with unconditional love for her husband, Moses, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Margaret was predeceased by her mother, Ora S. Haynes; her father, Theodore R. Haynes, Jr.; her daughter, LaKetydra S. Wilson Moore; sister, Sheila C. Haynes; grandmother, Pearl Powell Lewis; grandfather, Hercules Powell Sr.; aunts, uncles, brother in law, Donnie Saunders and nephew, Shawn D. Brown.

Magaret leaves to cherish her loving and devoted husband of 39 years, Moses L. Saunders, Jr.; 4 sons, Keith L. Wilson of Zuni, VA; Marquis G. Wilson of Windsor, VA; Je’Mario R. Saunders of Suffolk, VA and Andre Manuel (Raynika) of Ivor, VA; 2 devoted daughters/granddaughters, Keya S. Tinsley (Travis) of Fort Cavazos, TX and Makayla S. Miller of Greensboro, NC; 2 stepdaughters, Satydra Saunders of Richmond, VA and Shemeka Madyun of Upper Marlboro, MD; 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind 7 sisters, Theodora A. McClain (Theodore) of Ft. Washington, MD; Barbara J. Brown (William Jr.) of Chesapeake, VA; Lythia C. Randall (James) of Suffolk, VA; Utena Bynum of Suffolk, VA; Teresa Renee Jones-Wade (Rodney) of Virginia Beach, VA; Rita M. Haynes of Greensboro, NC and Latisha R. Haynes of Chesapeake, VA; one brother, Theodore R. Haynes III of Windsor, VA: 2 sister in laws, Miriel Boone of Smithfield, VA and Linda Lassiter (George) of Smithfield, VA; one brother in law, Leon Saunders (Faith) of Denver, CO; one devoted Emmerson Powell (Judy) of Ahoskie, NC; one aunt, Mary Powell of Franklin, VA; a special cousin/brother, Royal Ely Jr. of Suffolk, VA; 2 lifelong friends, Joyce Holland of Suffolk, VA and Toni Branch of Suffolk, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

On Wednesday, July 02, 2025 from 3-6pm viewing will take place at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Scott's Revival Church, 1816 South Street, Franklin, Va. Interment will follow in Chapel Grove UCC Church Cemetery, 7366 W. Blackwater Rd. Windsor, Va. Please keep the Haynes-Saunders family in your prayers.