Callie Ann Saunders

Callie Ann Saunders, 37, passed away in Nacogdoches on November 13, 2025.  She was born on April 4, 1988, in Channelview.

 Callie graduated from Channelview High School in 2006. Although Callie faced physical challenges, she overcame them to do great things in her life. She was a part of the spina bifida camp at Camp for All in Burton, Texas every summer for almost 30 years. It was the highlight of her year. Camp was her favorite place to be and she looked forward to going each year. Callie was also involved in the Camp That Love Built.

Callie had a love for the quiet times of life. Spending time reading and diamond painting were calming for her. Music was a passion for her; she loved listening to many genres. Callie kept her mind sharp by completing puzzles and word searches. Above all, she loved her family. Each and every one of them were special to her. Callie will be known for her fighting spirit, we can truly say she “fought till the wheels fell off”.

Callie is survived by her parents, Paul & Donna Saunders; sister Sarah Franta & husband Brandon; grandmother Juanita Saunders; niece Rebecca Franta; nephew Briggs Franta; aunts and uncles, Wayne & Judy Saunders, Marilyn Stewart, Gary & Becky Saunders, Jim & Laura Hasty, Truman & Lydia Lambert; special aunt, Sandra Merritt; special grandparents, Truman & Patricia Lambert; cousins, Richard Saunders, Calvin, Caleb, Amanda and Michael Roe, Clint, Brianna and Lillian Saunders, Vanessa Stewart, Emily and Cory Bennett, Korlynn, Emelynn, Annalynn, Hollynn, Madison and  Destiny Lambert, Maven, Olivia Lambert, Brandon Knott, Catherine Hasty and Leigh Hasty.

She is preceded in death by grandparents, Don & Linda Murrah; grandfather, Otis Saunders; aunt, Yong Saunders; cousin, Matthew Lambert; great grandparents, Milton & Louella Murrah, J.W. & Marie Roberts, and Henry & Agnes Boone.

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