Karen Saunders
Karen Frances (Rogers) Saunders
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Saunders, who left us peacefully on March 9, 2026 at the age of 79. Born on August 3, 1946 in Cynthiana, KY.
Karen was raised in Richwood, WV and later moved to Charleston, WV where she married Jim Saunders. She worked as a clerk for the judges in the Social Security Administration.
Karen was an active & involved member of First United Methodist Church. She loved to spend time with her many friends playing cards, shopping or traveling. Time alone was spent reading or watching her favorite show, Law & Order.
She is survived by her son, Christopher James Saunders of Charleston, WV, uncle Bill (Marlene) Rogers of Clarence Center, NY, sister-in-law, Susan Brannock of Lexington, KY, niece, Sandy (Brent) Maschke of Lexington, KY, nephew, Bryan (Marsha) Nelson of Somerset, KY, great-nephew, Michael (Mandie) Brandon and their daughters Hallie and Harper of Nicholasville, KY, great-niece, Joy (Ben) Simmons and their children Josie and Avery of Somerset, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents Carter & Mary (Bikerstaff) Rogers.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 12:00 noon at First United Methodist Church located at 905 Glendale Ave., South Charleston, WV.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
Sweet cousin Karen. It was always a delight spending time with you on Hinkle Mountain and visiting with you in South Charleston. You were a caring daughter to Mary and a loving mother to Christopher. May you rest in peace.
Many happy memories made on Hinkle Mountain and Charleston with Karen over the years. Christopher, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a very caring cousin.
To The Family,
Please Accept My Heartfelt Condolences. Truly the loss of a precious loved one is most difficult. Please find comfort in the promise our most loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God gives us in Revelation 21:4″And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more; neither will mourning; nor outcry; nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Yes, We can look forward to a time soon to come when all suffering including death will be done away with forever. For more encouraging information from the bible. Please visit jw.org
Karen, I so cherish our friendship at Richwood High School and later years at reunions. You were so funny and sweet. I loved our time together. Rest now Sweet Karen.