Donna Furman Saunders, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2018. Donna was born June 22, 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama to her loving parents, John and Edna Furman. Donna was a graduate of Briarwood Christian School and Samford University. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and was an active member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Donna fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and is now at rest.
Donna was preceded in death by her father John Wood Furman. Donna is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years Harris Saunders, III, her children Harris Saunders, IV (Katie), James
Furman Saunders (Emily) and Kathryn Saunders Tanner (Curt); her grandchildren Harris Saunders, V, Molly Kathryn Saunders, Jane Crisler Saunders, James Austin Saunders and Hunter Douglas Saunders. Also left to treasure her memory are her mother Edna McKinney Furman and her brother John Wood Furman, Jr.
(Louise) many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and her extended family.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery with the Reverend Richard C. Trucks officiating. A Celebration of Donna’s life will be at Briarwood
Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. with visitation to follow. The Reverend Harry L. Reeder, III officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials in memory of Donna Saunders to Briarwood Christian School, 2204 Briarwood Way,
Birmingham, AL 35243 or Briarwood Missions, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
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