Doris Elaine Saunders Obituary
Doris Elaine Saunders, business executive, author, historian, editor,
lecturer and educator, transitioned to eternal life on March 24, 2014
in Jackson, MS. She passed away peacefully at her home in Jackson
under the care of her daughter, Ann Camille. Doris dedicated her life
to th education of future generations and was an early leader in the
preservation of the history of the black American experience. Known
for her love of reading and journalism, she worked tirelessly in these
various pursuits until illness began to rob her of her amazing memory.
She received her BA, from Roosevelt University in 1951; her MS and MA
degrees from Boston University in 1977; and completed postgraduate
work (ABD) at Vanderbilt University in 1984. Born on August 8, 1921 in
Chicago, IL to parents Alvesta Sewart Evans and Thelma (Rice) Evans,
Doris joined St. Edmund’s church at age seven and was confirmed there
in June of 1934. She contiuned to be a faithful Episcopalian
throughout her life, attending St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and St.
Christopher’s Church in Jacksin, after relocating at Jackson State
University. Doris Saunders was preceded in death by her parents,
Alvesta and Thelma Evans and is survived by her daughter, Ann
Saunders; son Vincent Saunders III; nine grandchildren, Malcom Vivan,
Richard Vivan, Toyar Peggs, Timothy Campbell, Ira Rolark, Vincent
Saunders IV, Asia Saunders-Jackson, Evan Saunders, and Lyndzee
Saunders; numerous great grandchildren and a host of other relatives
and devoted friends. She will be missed by many.
