Carol Janice Saunders

September 11, 1937 - May 11, 2022

ADRIAN- Carol Janice Saunders, 84, of Adrian died Wednesday afternoon, May 11, 2022 at the Hospice of Lenawee Home. She was born on September 11, 1937 in Manchester, Michigan, the youngest of five children to John and Alice (Lambright) Walz. Carol graduated from Manchester High School. On August 4, 1956 Carol married John W. Saunders and they have shared over 65 years together. During their lifetime, they have been blessed with a loving son and daughter-in-law and have been able to be involved with their grandchildren’s active lives. Carol’s organization and performance skills were evident while working in the office at Tecumseh Products; from there she moved on to help run the office at Saunders & Son Electric Company. She worked in the family business for over 60 years. Carol was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Adrian. In her earlier years, she was involved with the “Fun and Hobby Club” in the Airport subdivision and used her baking talent to make beautiful wedding and graduation cakes. Carol and John were former members of the Devils Lake Yacht Club, where they enjoyed getting together with friends. In addition to her husband, John, Carol is survived by their son, Scott (Laurie) Saunders; grandchildren, Kassandra, Zechariah, Nahemiah “Tucker” and Brodie Saunders; siblings, Forrest (Joie) Walz, Joan Rowland, and Elaine (Stanley) Kemner; and her four-legged fury companion, CJ. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Ann (Bob) Hyde and brothers-in-law, Richard Rowland and Danny Goodman. All services are private, and burial will take place at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Adrian. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.