Evelyn Reynolds Saunders

Evelyn Reynolds Saunders, age 84, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Autumn Care in Biscoe, NC.

Evelyn was born in Randolph County, NC on August 5, 1940, to the late DeWitt Reynolds and the late Melva Cranford Reynolds. She loved playing basketball growing up and she loved Elvis. She was interested in politics and was always watching the election results to see who won. She worked in an administrative position for Lt. Governor Bob Jordan when he was in office. She was a big Tarheel fan and enjoyed going to the movies and reading. She always loved spending time with her grandchildren. Evelyn was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter Priscilla Morris of Troy; son Luke Saunders (Karen) of Troy; three grandchildren: Wesley Morris (Lauren) of Durham, NC, Lauren Morris of Lynchburg VA, and Quinn Morris (Jenny) of Seven Devils, NC; one great grandchild Eliza Morris, and sister-in-law, Sheila Reynolds of Star, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Luke Saunders and son-in-law Bobby Morris.

A Graveside service will be held at Ophir Methodist Church Cemetery, 2020 Ophir Rd., Troy, NC on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 12:00 noon, with Rev. Vanlene Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends following the Graveside Service from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the home of Luke and Karen Saunders, 1225 Pekin Rd., Troy, NC.

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Pugh Troy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Evelyn Saunders.