Janet M. Saunders

Janet M. Saunders, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 14, 1928, to the late Gail and Helen (Parkins) Dolph. 

Janet is survived by her daughter, Melody Born; grandchildren, Heath (Jeanette) Cox, Kendra Born, Melia Born, Wade (Beth) Born, Lance Born, and Charlene Saunders; 18 great grandchildren; 6 great- great grandchildren, and 2 on the way.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Vallery Saunders; a son, Barry Saunders; grandchildren, Heather Cox and Scott Saunders; sisters, Patty Williams, and Joyce Stevenson; and many nieces and nephews. 

Janet enjoyed going to garage sales, spending time with her family, and the outdoors. In her early years, she loved spending time outside playing with her grandchildren. Janet will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 740 Lakeview Plaza Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43085. 

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Saunders and Born family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.

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