Crystal D. Saunders, 44, of Marshall, IL passed away 6:30 PM Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 in the Carle Foundation Hospital at Urbana, IL.

She was formerly a waitress and bartender in different area establishments and was currently a mother and homemaker.

She was born Oct. 5, 1972 at Hammond, IN, the daughter of Charles Everett Edwards Jr. and Linda Marshall, IL

Leininger Edwards. She was married to Charles Edward Saunders who preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 2016.

Surviving are her children, Samantha Edwards of Jasonville, IN, Sierra Risden of Evansville, IN, Charles Zachary Saunders of Marshall and Zane Alexander Saunders of Marshall; grandchildren, Adalynn Deborah Louise Young and Brysen Charles Everett Baker; her mother of Marshall; her father and stepmother, Deborah of Williamsport, IN; two sisters, Marilea Plew and Melissa Bruder and a brother, Charles Kevin Edwards..

Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with Ken Ball officiating. Visitation will be 12 Noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made directly to her family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.