Samantha Hope Saunders
March 3, 1994 ~ July 18, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
On July 18th, 2016, God called our beautiful Samantha Hope Saunders home.
She is survived by her mother, Sandra Radford of Asheville; father, Sam Saunders and step-mother Hallie of Black Mountain; maternal grandparents, Doyle Radford and JoAnna Brown of Candler; grandmother, Roberta Dover Radford of Asheville; aunts, Vicki R. Melvin of Winter Haven, FL, and Gay Herron (Paul); godmother, Louise Clemmons of Lincolnton, NC; and cousins, Jennifer Johnston and husband Nathan and daughters Willow and Jazmyn, all of Rutherfordton, Jason Meadows of Asheville, and Justin and Tyler Buckley.
A gathering of friends and family will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave, with the Rev. J. Michael Brown officiating.
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‘The Lord is near to those who are broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ Psalm 34:18
The Weaving
My life is but a weaving, between my God and me;
I do not chose the colors, He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper, and I the under side.
Not til the loom is silent, and shuttles cease to fly
Will God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why
The dark threads are as needful in the skillful Weaver’s hand
As threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.
–Anonymous
Sandra and Family: I am so sorry that your sweet Samantha left you at such a young age. Please know you are not alone in your sorrow and I have you in my prayers. Although you are suffering a loss, there is a celebration in heaven; Uncle Bud is making her laugh now. May God comfort you in the days ahead. I love you!
My heart aches for the family she will be missed.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for your family. Samantha is a very special part of our big family. We may not see each other very often, but the love is always there…it never leaves. Please know, you are forever in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you all…
Donna
So sorry to here about Hope! Can not imagine what you are going thru! My heart hurts for your loss. She is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers for Sandra, Sam and family. I may not see all of you , but love never dies! I love you
I am very shocked, sad and sorry about you losing Hope. This is devastating! I wish I could be there to give you a ‘BIG SQUEEZE HUG’ but I recently had major surgery on my spine and I can’t travel. You, Doyle, JoAnna, Roberta, Vicki and all of Hope’s family and friends are in my prayers. If I can help you in any way, please call me.
Sandra and Famoly
I am so very sorry to hear about Samantha. She was a beautiful, young woman. She will always be cherished in your heart. Be assured that our Heavenly Father is there to comfort and support you. He has promised a beautiful future for those who have died. These will help assure you. Psalm 34:18; Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:9-11, 29. My sincere condolences.
There are no words…..
My darling, my heart goes out to you. I truly believe this must be the most devastating thing that could ever happen to anyone, loosing a child. Try to embrace the fact that Hope is at peace, and what a beautiful angel she is! I’m sure Jane was waiting for her with her arms open! The Bible tells us that God will not put more on us than he knows we can bear. I’m sure that doesn’t seem true right now, but you must dig deep to find that strength and have the faith that we all so desperately need during these times. My love and prayers are with you and Roberta. Repeat and repeat again…I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me… Love you both.
Hope, you will be missed very much,l love you!!!
I am so very sorry for your loss. It is always difficult to lose a loved one, but it is especially difficult when we lose them at such a young age. Please take comfort in the account at Luke 8:49-56. There we are given the real life account of Jesus resurrecting a young girl back to the arms of her parents. We are promised that same type of resurrection. That promise will be realized when God’s Kingdom rules this earth as it does heaven. Then all sickness, death and pain will be gone forever. (Revelation 21:4) So even though your time with Samantha was far too short, in the near future you’ll have her forever. I know you are grieving now, but I hope these scriptures will strengthen and comfort you though this difficult time.
Shine Hope, Shine
I love you so much ❤️💜💜
Loves you,
Momma