Neva Saunders

A Life Well Lived

With hearts filled with love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Neva Saunders, who peacefully entered eternal rest on July 3, 2026, at the age of 75.

Born on July 12, 1950, in Montezuma, Georgia, Neva was the beloved daughter of Oscar Solomon and Pearl (Williams) Solomon, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also welcomed into Heaven by her brother, Robert L. Killings, and her sisters, Leila Cobb (Milton) and Rosa Lee Wright (Maurice).

Neva was raised in a loving family and graduated from high school in Macon County, Georgia. She later attended Macon College.

A Beautiful Love Story

While working at General Railway Signal in Rochester, New York, Neva worked in the office while Robert L. Saunders worked in the machinery department. Their friendship blossomed into a lifelong love story. On March 28, 1981, they were united in marriage.

Together they shared over 45 wonderful years of marriage built on faith, friendship, love, and commitment. In 1989, they relocated to the Jacksonville/Middleburg area of Florida, where they continued building a life rooted in faith, family, and service.

A Heart for Children

For 37 years, Neva faithfully cared for and taught young children at Island View Day Care Center, now known as The Springs Church. Parents often requested Mrs. Neva's classroom because of her patience, nurturing spirit, and ability to make every child feel loved.

Although Neva had no biological children, she possessed the heart of a mother. She became a mother figure to countless children and deeply loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own.

A Woman of Faith

Neva was a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She loved to pray, encourage others, share God's love, and never met a stranger. Her favorite color was blue, reflecting the peace and faith that radiated throughout her life. Macon County, Georgia. She later attended Macon College. Island View Day Care Center, now known as The Springs Church. Parents often requested Mrs. Neva's classroom because of her patience, nurturing spirit, and ability to make every child feel loved. mother. She became a mother figure to countless children and deeply loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own.

in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She loved to pray, encourage others, share God's love, and never met a stranger. Her favorite color was blue, reflecting the peace and faith that radiated throughout her life.

Her Legacy

She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of over 45 years, Robert L. Saunders; her loving stepdaughters, Nyla Saunders, Zika A. Saunders, and Bobbi Campbell; her brother, David Lee 'Peter' Solomon; her sisters, Annie Pearl Bailey, Hattie Mae Harvey, and Mary Kate Taylor; along with beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, coworkers, friends, and generations of children who knew Mrs. Neva.

If you knew Neva, you knew one of her favorite sayings: “I don't get it!” Whether she was encouraging someone to think a little deeper or lovingly reminding others to do the right thing, those words became part of who she was and now bring smiles and cherished memories.

Forever in Our Hearts

Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Forever loved, forever missed, forever in our hearts.

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