Beverly Ann Saunders

I was very sad to read of Beverly's death. She and I were friends from junior high through high school, and I'll always remember her as fun, funny, smart, and kind. We lost touch after that; but, last year, when our class was putting together a 40th reunion, we managed to reconnect through e-mails and wrote back-and-forth a few times (a correspondance I'd assumed would continue.) It was fun sharing stories, and I loved hearing about her adventures, her travels, and obvious zest for life. It was apparent that she had been succesful in her career, and was justifiably proud of it - as she was of her daughters and their accomplishments. I enjoyed those letters and felt genuinely happy for her. An interesting thing, to me, is that she never once mentioned anything about cancer. My thoughts go out to the family. May your memories help to sustain you through this time.

Beverly and I met over 30 years ago at Charter Insurance in Jacksonville. We have always kept in touch and hung out at the Landing in Jacksonville just a little over a year ago. Beverly was one of the smartest, strongest, funniest women I have ever known. She lived life to the fullest traveling and experiencing so many things during her lifetime. Her greatest accomplishment was her children.

Lexie, Andy, Audrey and Carol: If I can ever do anything for you just let me know.

Take Care and May God Continue to Bless You,

Annette Hayes
Jacksonville, FL