Deaconess Willie Pearl Saunders of Buena departed this life on December 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 30, 1950 in Bridgeton to Willie Pearl (Riley) and Dorsey L. Matthews. She was a lifetime resident of the area.

She was employed at Wheaton's in Millville and a member of Transforming Truth Ministries in Vineland.

She was predeceased by her brother, Gerald Riley.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Deacon Marvin Saunders; sisters, Patsy A. Matthews and Rose Ann Nelson; Goddaughter, ZaViere Custis; and a host of family and friends.