Mary Lee Saunders, 77, of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was born February 27, 1949 in Gonzales to Tommie and Mary Knox Lucas.
Mary Lee married the love of her life, David Saunders, on June 13, 1964, in Cuero, Texas. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and devotion. Mary Lee dedicated her life to caring for those she loved, always making sure her family was cared for and they knew just how much they meant to her. Her love was unwavering, sometimes expressed with a sharp tongue and firm hand, but always guided by a heart full of love and a desire to see her family happy.
Mary Lee is survived by her sons Ronnie Sr. (Kindra) Saunders, Michael (Marilyn) Saunders, grandchildren Amber (Colby) Pantel, Jeffrey Saunders Jr., Gerald (Bridget) Saunders, Ronnie Saunders Jr., Kali (Colton) Bradley, Mitchell (Kimberly) Saunders, Aaron Saunders, Katelynn (Mark) Meitzen, Krystan (James Coots) Saunders, Christopher (Romi) Saunders, and Michael “Mikey” Saunders. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Aubrey Pantel, Preslee Pantel, Pierson Fitzpatrick, Levi Saunders, Kylie Saunders, Myles Saunders, Madalynn Saunders, Carson Saunders, Gunner Schendel, Preston Bradley, Brooklyn Saunders, Melanie Meitzen, Macie Meitzen, Athena Manna, Melody Coots, Minda Saunders, Eli Saunders-Coots, and Everleigh Saunders. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband David Eli Saunders, parents Tommie and Mary Alese Lucas, brothers Tommie Lucas Sr., sister Wanda Cox, sons Gerald J. Saunders, Jeffrey R. Saunders Sr., grandson Regan Saunders, and great granddaughter Mila Grace De Luna.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Monday, November 9, 2026 with Rosary at 6:30 pm at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 am Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Massey Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Westside Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to Yorktown EMS, Cuero Home Health and donor’s choice.