Funeral Service for (Bimini) MERLENE ELIZABETH SAUNDERS, 70 of Bailey Town, Bimini, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 22nd November, 2023, will be held at The Cathedral of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Bailey Town, Bimini, on Saturday, 16th December, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Joel J. Rolle, assisted by Rev. Oriel Rolle and Rev. John Saunders will officiate. Interment will follow in the Northern Public Cemetery, Bailey Town, Bimini.
Merlene was pre-deceased by her, Parents: Joseph and Orlene Rolle; Brother: Dougie Rolle; Sister: Evelyn Rolle Sawyer and Daughter: Christal “Tama” Saunders.
Left to mourn her passing, Children: Willard (Atavia), Christie, Christon, Henfield, Jamie, Christal (pre-deceased). Dion Moss; Step Children: Christonia & Chishanda Saunders & Adrienne Dickinson; Grandchildren: Willard Jr. (Chinara), Carlo, Treveon, Atavius, Henfield Jr. (Fantasia), Genoa, Merlin Jr., Christin, Lynden, Tonahj, Tonez Saunders, Adron Edgecombe, Wilfrinique Cadet, Rashay Johnson, D’shawn, Diondra, Sean, Demari, Diondré, Dia, Dion Jr. Moss & Christopher Bain; Step- Grandchildren: Christavia Saunders, Kavon Dottin & Cyrae Williams; Great-Grandchildren: Ataya, Cahreem, Treveon Jr., Caiya and Chloe’ Saunders; Adopted Children: Kimani Sr. & Humphrey Dottin, Zinna, Alethia & Gillian Sr. Rolle, Marvette (Darren) Sturrup, Chad Clarke Sr., Crystal Lewis, Stephen Sweeting Sr., Derek Saunders and Jamal Hepburn; Adopted Grandchildren: Kimani Jr., Kayden, Kaymiah, Kimbalyn Dottin, Zavanteo Pinder, Hakeem & Gillian Rolle Jr., Shanto Curry, Trinard Major and Chad Clarke Jr.; Sisters: Jocelyn & Veronica Rolle; Brothers: Arlington & Elvis Rolle; Brother-in-Law: Erlin Sawyer; Sister-in-Law: Sheena Rolle; Nieces & Nephews: Lorne (Ambanica), Letiece, Joevon, Josh, Shenae, Sherae, Jahkano, Caffercine Rolle, Shequira (Corey) Gardiner, Paxton, Pavon & Pedro Dean, Peninsula (Tristan) Kelly, Chrisette Sawyer, Cleo & Lashanti Bain, Lynsey (Sean) Thompson, Ramona, Shaquiel & Billy Stuart & Daleon Brown; Aunt: Francis Rolle; Adopted Sisters: Ann Moxey & Evelyn Cooper; Adopted Nieces & Nephews: Shirlene Bain, Gilvin, Lornette, Bendra, Melinda & Adassie Rolle, Journee Haughton, Latorria, Kendialo & Ray J Stubbs, and Cecil Dames Jr. (Lepeche); Godparents: Edison & Mildred Sherman; God children: Shandy Saunders, Jerrene & Ulyssius Brennen, Tassie Bullard, Samantha Johnson, Rubyann & Henishka Rolle and Jayedan Duncombe; Cousins: Melony (Joe) Blanc, James & Rosenell Toote, Florence (Michael), Leotha, Bob & Daniel Saunders, Viola, Robbie (Enjoli), Steve (Meagan) Smith, Reynolds, Patricia, Wilmore, Romel, Leroy, Terrance, Steve & Gene Rolle, Shane (Andrew) Deveaux, Maytha (Kenny) Eneas, Cyril & Edith Williams, Melissa Watson, Amy & Deborah Seymour, Elsie Brown; Other Relatives & Friends: Christopher & Cleola Saunders, Celly Smith, Faye & Diego Saunders, John & Cheryl Saunders & Family, Presley & Alisa Saunders & Family, Olco & Caren Saunders & Family, Sandra & Gary Cash & Family, Audley Rolle & Family, James, Freddie, Neville, Vanencha, Ben Rolle & Family, Elizabeth Francis & Family, Esther Weech & Family, Zilpha Peterson, Barbara Hanna, Ruthmae Dames, Autrey Russell, Loretta & Geal Gooding, Lavern Saunders, Martha And Dez Stuart, Lloyd & Brenda Edgecombe, Jeremic Johnson, Valnardo Dean, Ellison, Elsworth & Rence Robins, Shancqua & Keith Macklin, Tasha Hamilton & Family, Antonio & Sharri Saunders, Reginald & Gloria Barnette, Barry & Stephanie Sawyer & Family, Devroy Moss, Tony & Janet Stuart, Portia Stuart, Melony Sherman, Lashan Wallace, Carolyn & Sandy Newbold, Kennesha (Stacy) Sangster, Elmore Rolle & Family, Lynette Burrows, George & Curlean Weech & Family & her beloved Bunkershill & Deep Creek, Eleuthera Family. Thanks to the close relatives and friends that are too numerous to mention. The Entire Community of Bimini, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. McCartney & The Staff of The Bimini Clinic, Dr. Michael Darville, Doctor’s & Staff at Princess Margaret Hospital, Masa Air Ambulance, Pride of Bimini No. 12 and Lily of Bimini Chapter No. 7.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the Church in Bailey Town, Bimini, on Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
