Thelma Ada Raines, also known by many as Ada Mae Saunders, age 87 of Gallipolis, 'Went to be with the Lord' on Monday July 31, 2 017 at the Arbors at Gallipolis. Born February 2, 1930 in Gallipolis, She was the daughter of the late William 'Bill' and Mary Johnson Johnston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Emmett Raines, her former husband, Joseph D. Saunders, two sisters and brother in laws, Pauline and Glen Eblin and Mary Lou and Turley Clagg, and by a brother, Ralph Sands.

She was a loving mother to her children, Clara Jane Hale of Jackson, Joseph D. Saunders Jr. and Joshua D. Saunders both of Gallipolis, she also loved her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Melvin Greene of Gallipolis.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Friday August 4, 2017 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Barcus officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, one hour prior to services.

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