Deitra “DeeDee” Lynn Saunders, was set free as she traveled in New Kent County, Virginia, the morning of July 8, 2026.
She was called to join three of her beloved role models, Big Mama, Mary M. Adkins Crump; Nana, Willie Birthel; and Step-Papa, Samuel W. Crump. She also rejoices with her Stepfather, Rufus “PeeWee” Saunders, God-brother, Calvin Smith, Jr.; Aunt Anita; Uncle, James “Jake” Lynn, and first cousin, Louis S. Burrell, Jr.
Left to mourn are her mother, Sandra Crump Tatum; special sisters, Sabrina Edwards, and Sandra R. Saunders; God-brothers, Ira P. Burrell, and Corey L. Anderson; Aunts, Phyllis G. Burrell, and Willie C. Anderson (Leon); Uncles, Elton I., Sr., Stephan LaMont, and Anthony M. Crump; her besties, Renee Carr, Jenny Ross, and Jewel Werts, along with many cousins, relatives and friends.
The family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt gratitude and thankfulness, the many acts of kindness rendered, the many expressions of sympathy, and most importantly, your prayers, during this time of loss and sadness.
Memorial and Interment services will be private.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch
If my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,
God wanted me now,
He set me free.
~Ann Lindgren Davison
