Obituary for Saundra Marie Whitley (Williams)
Saundra Marie Whitley received her wings on November 16, 2022. She was born in Greenville, NC on December 7, 1951, to the late Carrie Elizabeth Greene Williams and James (Red Bill) Williams.
She leaves a legacy of love and devotion to her husband, Clarence Whitley and son, Jermaine Whitley; both of Washington, DC; (3) stepchildren: Elaine Alston, Ruth Alston, both of Washington, DC and Michelle Alston of Landover, MD. (7) siblings: Michael Williams (Betty), James Williams (Sarah), Betty Jean House (Arthur) all of Greenville, NC; Sharon Williams and Marvin Williams (Lizzie) both of Raleigh, NC; Joyce Battle (Willie) of Tacoma, WA; and Mary Petway of Bronx, NY; sisters-in-law: Ernestine Whitley and Ruby Braswell, both of Washington, DC, Linda Williams of Bethel, NC; Delphine Williams of Zebulon, NC and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Saundra was preceded in death by her stepson: Clarence Alston; (3) brothers: Horace Williams, John Curtis Williams and Tyrone Thigpen; (3) sisters: Roselyn Williams, Mary Worsley and Ella Worsley.
Saundra was a member of The Temple of Praise where she served as an Usher. She was employed at The Metropolitan Club for 21 years as a Member Service Representative. She was known for her kind, gentle ways, and her beautiful smile. She especially enjoyed listening to music and dancing.
"Miss Me, But Let Me Go”
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me but let me go.
She leaves a legacy of love and devotion to her husband, Clarence Whitley and son, Jermaine Whitley; both of Washington, DC; (3) stepchildren: Elaine Alston, Ruth Alston, both of Washington, DC and Michelle Alston of Landover, MD. (7) siblings: Michael Williams (Betty), James Williams (Sarah), Betty Jean House (Arthur) all of Greenville, NC; Sharon Williams and Marvin Williams (Lizzie) both of Raleigh, NC; Joyce Battle (Willie) of Tacoma, WA; and Mary Petway of Bronx, NY; sisters-in-law: Ernestine Whitley and Ruby Braswell, both of Washington, DC, Linda Williams of Bethel, NC; Delphine Williams of Zebulon, NC and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Saundra was preceded in death by her stepson: Clarence Alston; (3) brothers: Horace Williams, John Curtis Williams and Tyrone Thigpen; (3) sisters: Roselyn Williams, Mary Worsley and Ella Worsley.
Saundra was a member of The Temple of Praise where she served as an Usher. She was employed at The Metropolitan Club for 21 years as a Member Service Representative. She was known for her kind, gentle ways, and her beautiful smile. She especially enjoyed listening to music and dancing.
"Miss Me, But Let Me Go”
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me but let me go.