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Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders

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Birth	:	22 Jun 1945 Colleen, Nelson County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	26 Jul 2019 Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Woodland Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7098636, -78.9275227
Description	:	The community fabric of Colleen, Virginia, frayed with the unexpected passing of Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders on July 26, 2019. Born on June 22, 1945, as the only extrovert and the second of four children to Robert Joseph and Annie Maria Bowling Umbarger, her early life mission was to make sure her younger brother stayed in trouble. In her teen years, she met the love of her life Jerry Lee Saunders, Sr. and they married on Thanksgiving Day in 1963. They were a dual force in work and play, establishing many successful business enterprises and sustaining others, among... Read More	The community fabric of Colleen, Virginia, frayed with the unexpected passing of Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders on July 26, 2019. Born on June 22, 1945, as the only extrovert and the second of four children to Robert Joseph and Annie Maria Bowling Umbarger, her early life mission was to make sure her younger brother stayed in trouble. In her teen years, she met the love of her life Jerry Lee Saunders, Sr. and they married on Thanksgiving Day in 1963. They were a dual force in work and play, establishing many successful business enterprises and sustaining others, among them being the Dairy Isle whose ice cream cone is known across state lines. They were ridiculously generous, filling whatever need came along. Moreover, when they were taken advantage of (as they often were), instead of becoming cynical, they would just laugh and say, ‘I guess they needed it worse than I did.’ They were both people of great faith. That faith gave Nancy the strength to carry on after Jerry’s passing in 2003 and it was always her Comforter and Encourager, helping her to look forward to the day when they would be together again. Their most successful project was raising two boys and seeing them begin their own families. Jerry Lee Saunders, Jr. and his wife, Sabrina, have four girls, Laura, Danielle, Jodie and Georgia. Robert Lester Saunders and his wife, Lisa, have three children, Katelynn, Jerry, and Nicholes. Nancy doted on these grandchildren who ranged in ages from 5 to 21, and they adored her and will miss their Granny. Other survivors include sisters Virginia Louise Umbarger Brewer (Roy, deceased) and Sarah Anne Umbarger Burnett (Tim), the ‘victim’ brother Charles David Umbarger (Penny), Jerry’s brother Larry Saunders (Carole) and his sister Mary Leslie Saunders. The many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins stayed close to Nancy. She was indeed the lifeblood of our family. Nancy’s family was much more expansive than these names. She had loyal employees who were like family. She continued to work every day at Colleen Exxon. It was not so much work as holding court, dispensing wisdom and calling the shots as she saw them. She mothered a lot from behind the counter and ministered to those in need from the endless source of information about the community. There were folks that stopped by to see her EVERY DAY just because of her humor and ability to make them feel special. She knew almost everybody’s name, and if she thought that name didn’t suit you, she would rename you. She hated big deals being made about anything, so this obit may spontaneously combust just as you’re reading it…especially if she realizes how much it costs. But the story of Nancy must be told and if we are the people we should be, modeled. Not wanting her passing to be a big deal either, she had made her wishes known. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Woodland Baptist Church with Pastor David Blevins officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's memory to the Woodland Baptist Church Building Fund, 4434 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922 Arrangements under the director of Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, VA 22949.

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Where is Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders's memorial?
Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders's memorial is located at: Woodland Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson County, USA.
When did Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders death?
Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders death on 26 Jul 2019 in Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Nancy Lee Umbarger Saunders's memorial?
Latitude: 37.7098636
Longitude: -78.9275227

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Joseph “Ump” Umbarger

(1908 - 1990)

Mrs Annie Marie “Miss Annie” Bowling Umbarger

(1917 - 2010)

Spouse

Jerry Lee Saunders Sr.

(1942 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodland Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7098636, -78.9275227

2. Harvey-Wright Cemetery
Colleen, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7182820, -78.9366870

3. Bowling-Jordan-Wright Cemetery
Colleen, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6982400, -78.9245600

4. Wheeler Cemetery
Colleen, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7181630, -78.9395910

5. Evans Cemetery
Colleen, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7068690, -78.9432990

6. Goodwin-Coco Cemetery
Lovingston, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7159580, -78.9121830

7. Harvey-Stevens Cemetery Red Hill
Lovingston, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7214650, -78.9059950

8. Centenary Memorial Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6911400, -78.9138400

9. Bowling Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7199450, -78.9519004

10. Trinity Episcopal Church
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7150920, -78.9001220

11. Brent Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6894958, -78.9434082

12. Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7242990, -78.9595190

13. White Rock Baptist Church Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6826630, -78.9473140

14. Pine Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6782930, -78.9500860

15. Hubard Family Cemetery
Colleen, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7177670, -78.9728700

16. Poplar Flat Baptist Church Cemetery
Lovingston, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7480390, -78.9257620

17. Henderson Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6836980, -78.9647770

18. New Mount Baptist Church Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6769380, -78.8999080

19. Charles Jones Family Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6788050, -78.8950640

20. Henderson Family Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6814240, -78.8899450

21. Smith Family Cemetery
Lovingston, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7510260, -78.9275330

22. Hubard-Crawford Cemetery
Colleen, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7120720, -78.9795970

23. Blair Family Cemetery
Arrington, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6755950, -78.9589490

24. Saint Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery
Oak Ridge, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7050090, -78.8738190