Helen Clark Saunders
September 25, 1921 ~ February 14, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Candler ~ Helen Clark Saunders, 87, of Monte Visa Road in Candler, died on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek Rehabilitation and Care Center in Arden.
Mrs. Saunders was born September 25, 1921 in Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Oscar Gordon Clark and Pearl Brown Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Norman Saunders, Jr. who died in 2003.
Mrs. Saunders worked for over 28 years at Mission Hospitals, Aston Park Healthcare, and Pisgah Manor Healthcare as a Nurse, retiring at age 78. She was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Left to miss her love include a daughter, Norma S. Cochrane and husband, Julian of Arden; a son, Charles N. Saunders, III and wife Debbie of Tallahassee, Florida; six grandchildren, Caitlin, and Griffen Saunders, Tracy Cochrane-Lindsey and husband, Craig and Jason Cochrane and wife Jeanne; one great-grandson, Michael Thomas Lindsey; a brother, Harry Clark and wife Catherine of Florence, Ala.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Wes Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Enka.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made for research to Alzheimer's As-sociation, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill, 60601-7633.
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Norma, Charles and families,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Aunt Helen was such a dear, sweet person. I always loved being around her. She and my mother always enjoyed each others company. They were good friends. Please know that you are all in my prayers. God bless each and everyone of you.
We love you.
Walter and Yvonne McGee
Norma, Charles, & families,
I am sad to hear about Helen’s passing. She was a precious aunt, mother, and grandmother.
Mother & Helen were best friends since they were 16 years old, and loved each other for a lifetime.
Our prayers go out to you in your time of grief.
Much love, Marsha & Jim Furness
I am so sorry to hear of Helens passing. She and my mother Faye, and Pauline Cooper, were what I consider ‘TRUE AND CARING WOMEN’, we can only hope that we as the ‘younger’ generation find role models like them again in our lifetime. Helen was a true Gem.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…… With Love- Leslie Richard Isabella Ybarra
Norma, Julian & Family,
I am so sad to hear about Helen’s passing, and I know that your hearts must be heavy. Helen was so sweet, and always smiling; just like her picture. That is exactly how I have always thought of her! She was such a wonderful friend to Bobba. God bless you all during this very difficult time, and always!
Much love,
Daune Valentine & Family
Dear Norma and Julian,
We are so sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. Love, The Duckers
Dear Norma, Charles & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Just like mom & the others have said, Helen & Bobba were such good friends and it was always nice to hear Bobba talk about the fun she & Helen had together. We will be praying for you & just remember, God will restore your joy!
Love, Julie, Brad & Cooper Nix
Dearest Norma, Julian and Family,
Your mother was so special! I know she will be missed. She touched so many lives with her love and compassion! Know you are in my thoughts and prayers! May the Lord comfort (as only He can) during these difficult days. We do not walk alone! Much Love—Deana
‘No eye has seen,no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’
1 Corinthians 2:9
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL. I REMEMBER CHARLES AND HELEN FROM LIVING IN FRONT OF THE WILSON’S YEARS AGO. HELEN WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND A JOYFUL PERSON TO BE AROUND.I KNOW YOUR HEARTS ARE ACHING BUT SHE WILL BE HAPPY WITH CHARLES IN GOD’S WORLD.
FRANCES SANDERS AND CHILDREN
You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you are going through this lost. May God’s continuous peace keep you all covered during your time of grief. Wanda McMillan
Dear Norma,
I’m so sorry you’ve lost your Mom and Best Friend. She was my very special Aunt. I have such sweet childhood memories of exploring her house with all the wonderful things she collected. She was always such fun to be with. Please let the Lord comfort you on the days ahead. Love you Cuz!!!
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Helen at Mission Hospital on the oncology unit when I was a new nurse,I learned a great deal from her. She was a joy to be around.
Norma, Julian & Family…
We look forward to one day meeting your precious mother, though we feel we have known her through your minds eyes. May you find comfort from our King knowing in His hands He hold All power and one day we will see our loved ones that have gone before us again. What a Wonderful Promise! Love to you all from the west coast to the east. Bob and Karen Henry
Being a part of the Cochrane family, I am so sad to see that my grandmother Helen Saunders will not be here in person. She was a wonderful grandmother and I will miss her greatly. Mom, I love you lots and look forward to being able to see you soon. Jeanne says Hi to you. Talk to you again soon…
To Helen’s family,
I worked with Helen at MMH from the mid-1970’s. She was a very special lady and a great nurse. I know she is in a better place now. And I know you will miss her. I’m keeping you all in my prayers.