Eloise Katherine Saunders, 98, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Louisville, KY and Chesapeake, OH, died at her daughter's home on November 8, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Huntington. She was born August 6, 1922 in Fayette County, WV to Dana Clyde and Florence Dunbar. After graduating from Gauley Bridge High School she moved to Huntington to pursue training as an RN, graduating from Memorial Hospital. She worked as an RN for several years, later becoming a stay at home mom and homemaker. Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph "Buddy" Saunders, a brother, Carl Dunbar, a daughter-in-law, Laura Saunders. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Tim) Cornwell, son Steven Saunders, grandson Alex (Stacey) Saunders, granddaughter, Karma (Blake) Copley, two great-granddaughters, Rori and Ava Copley, and nephew, Tom (Sandy) Belville.
The family will receive friends at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705 on Thursday, November 12, 2020 beginning at 11:00 AM. There will be a funeral procession leaving the funeral home at 11:45 AM. Graveside services will follow at Noon, Thursday, at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, 5547 W Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705 with Pastor Tom Belville officiating. Those attending the visitation and service are asked to follow current COVID-19 Guidelines. The children would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Hospice of Huntington for the excellent care their mother received.