Arlene Frances Saunders of Halifax, VA passed away July 3, 2017. She was born in Halifax County, VA on March 31, 1932 and was 85 years old. She was the daughter of the late Wilson B. Saunders and the late Blanche Gilliland Saunders. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Republican Grove. Arlene Frances Saunders is survived by: One Sister Delma S. Toombs Sister-in-law Charlene Saunders Nieces and Nephews Adaline Hodge and husband Ronnie Hubert Saunders, Jr and wife Lynn Wayne Saunders and wife Patricia Great Nieces Rachel Sanders and husband Geoff Rebecca Saunders Melanie Saunders Jessica Saunders Great Great Niece and nephew Claire and Riley Sanders ***Preceded in death by*** One Brother Hubert B. Saunders, Sr. Brother-in-law Phillip Toombs Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Republican Grove with the Rev. Shelton Miles and Rev. LeRoy Davis officiating. Burial to follow in church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at First Baptist Church of Republican Grove. For memorials please consider a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.