Carlise Monet Saunders' Obituary
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Carlise Monet Saunders, peacefully surrendered to the will of God. Carlise was born August 13, 2002, in Gainesville, Florida.
She was converted at an early age under the ministry of Bishop Leo Robinson, Sr. and First Lady Susette Robinson of the Powerhouse Family Worship Center. Carlise was a member of the youth praise dance team. She was raised in the faith of Jesus Christ and her light shined brightly during her short time on this earth. She graduated from Gainesville High School in the class of 2021 and was an avid lacrosse and volleyball player during her middle and high school years. Carlise enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she had a compassionate heart for those she knew and loved. Carlise always provided words of encouragement that lifted the hearts and spirits of those around her. Carlise had a strong relationship with the Lord with whom she conversed daily.
Carlise was a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, a lineage society. Her love for animals was unmatched and she never saw a dog that she didn’t want to pet or bring home. Carlise was a dedicated Gator football fan, never missing a chance to talk about the merits of her team. Beyond everything Carlise cherished her relationship with God and her family; she prayed for everyone she interacted with, and she loved deeply and earnestly.
She leaves to mourn, Minister Dena Johnson (mother), Deacon Henry Johnson (father), and Derek Saunders (father). Siblings: Phillip & Samantha Ramey of Cape Coral, Florida; Raheem Saunders & Alli Hudson of Gainesville, Florida, Trey Saunders of Fort Myers, Florida; Sasha Greene and Shampel Jeffries both of Raleigh, North Carolina; Jasmine Johnson, Quan Johnson, and Tkeyah Johnson all of Gainesville, Florida; Marcus & Destiny Lowry of Narcoosse, Florida. Cousin: Jared Lloyd of Canton, North Carolina. Nephews: Kaidyn Lockard of Gainesville, Florida and Leonidas Davis of Raleigh, North Carolina; Messiah Flowers, D’kiari Johnson, Daquon Johnson all of Gainesville, Florida. Nieces: Kayleigh Lockard, Karmaree Bradley; Cali Bradley, Carmen Bradley all of Gainesville, Florida; Brielle Greene of Raleigh, North Carolina; Alana Lowry of Narcoosse, Florida. Grandparents: Wesley & Sherrie Higgins of Cape Coral, Florida; Phyllis Matthews of Kissimmee, Florida; Linda Saunders of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Aunts and Uncles: Heather Lloyd & Matt Egna of Estero, Florida; Dorothy Johnson of Live Oak, Florida; Reggie & Rhonda Hardee, and Doretha Johnson all of Kissimmee, Florida; and Phyllis Johnson of Gainesville, Florida. “Family” members: Momma Erica Roberts and Auntie Sonya Waters both of Gainesville, Florida. Plus, a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, great-aunts, and uncles. Preceded in death by: Henry Johnson, Sr. of Vero Beach, Florida, Philip Saunders of Wake Forest, North Carolina.
The Family will receive friends, Friday, August 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Williams Thomas Funeral Home, 404 N. Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601. The Service will be held, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at Christ Community Church, 1603 SW 122nd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32607. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 401 SE 21st Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32641.
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