Angela Saunders Zigler
Angela Saunders Ziglar died peacefully in Sovah Health - Martinsville Hospital on Sunday, February 21, 2021, in Martinsville, Virginia, at 52. Angela is survived by her mother, Susie Savannah Saunders; children, Christopher Badgett, Jerry Ziglar Jr., Joseph Ziglar, and Tianna Badgett; grandchildren, Kaiden Whitsett and Elijah Brown; brothers, Bobby Saunders and Jeff Saunders; sisters, Muriell Spencer, Sharon Martin, and Kimberly Turner; sisters-in-law, Barbara Saunders and Angelica Saunders; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She is preceded in death by father, Eugene Saunders; brothers, Carl Saunders, Bernard Saunders, James Saunders, and Houston Saunders and a nephew, Antwan Saunders.
Angela was born on June 26, 1968, in Bassett, Virginia, to the late Eugene M. Saunders and Susie Savannah Saunders. She graduated from Fieldale-Collinsville High School in 1986. Her children remember her as a remarkable woman who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Angela was excelled at being a caregiver and a friend to many. She was a generous individual who loved her children and grandchildren and was passionate about encouraging them to be their best and talking to everyone about her children’s accomplishments. Angela served as a caregiver for adults with special needs, a certified nursing assistant at several nursing homes, and a bus driver for Henry County Public Schools and Step, Inc. She was an active and dedicated member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, pastored by Bennie Redd in Fieldale, Virginia.
For Angela's final wishes, no funeral or viewing will be held. In place of flowers, please send donations to the Angela Ziglar Memorial Fund at https://gofund.me/ec80a12e. Condolences can be sent to 4715 Boonsboro Road, Apt 41, Lynchburg, Virginia 24503.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and hospital staff of Carilion Clinic, UVA Health, and Sovah Health for their assistance and dedication in her eleven-year fight with cancer and the brief battle of COVID-19.
