Shirley Mae Warren Saunders, 80, died in Rocky Mount, NC, July 8, 2021.

Shirley was born in Halifax County, NC, June 27, 1941, daughter to the late Hassel and Emma Mae Dickens Warren. She was a lady who was very handy and loved sewing and stitch work; she also loved yard sales and going to flea markets.  In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James Louis Saunders, Jr; brothers, Wayne, Tony and Andrew Warren and sister, MaryAnn Harrell. 

Surviving are her brothers, Pete and Freddy Warren; sisters, Burma Jordan and Rita Seward; a son, Jason Saunders of Roanoke Rapids; grandsons, Kelson and Justin Saunders; and great granddaughter Raelynn Rose Saunders.

Rev. Sue Owens will conduct graveside services in Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon, NC, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, beginning at 11:00 am. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com