Amy Dianne (Saunders) Vinson

Amy Dianne Saunders Vinson, 58, Gallipolis, passed away Monday April 23, 2007 at her home after a year-long courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was born August 29, 1948 in Herman County, Michigan, daughter of Haskell and Ivy Gathercole Saunders of Bidwell, Ohio. She was a 1966 graduate of North Gallia High School, and married her husband of 40 years, Jim Vinson, October 1, 1966. She and Jim lived in Washington, DC and Florida before making their home in Gallia County. Amy was formerly employed with the Gallia County Division of Soil & Water Conservation for seven years and later the Gallia County Treasurerr's Office, from which she retired in February 2005. She loved to be outside in her flowerbeds with her Yorkie, "Cooper" at her side, playing basket bingo with friends, and long trips to the beach.

In addition to her parents, Amy is survived by her adoring family, husband Jim Vinson, Gallipolis; sons, Brian Vinson (fiancée Tina Brand), Worthington, and Chris Vinson, Gallipolis; daughter, Beth (Jared) Moore and one very loving grandson Broderick "Brody" Moore, Gallipolis; brothers, Doyle (Sharon), Phil (Cathy), Steve (Darla), and Keith (Paula) Saunders, all of Bidwell. She also has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and very special friends including Sandra (Charlie) McFarland of Bidwell and Nancy (John) Cox of Gallipolis.

The arrangements are under the direction of her Son-in-Law and his family at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Gallipolis and her Aunt, Uncle and Cousins at the Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis. The Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM at the Willis Funeral Home. A Memorial service shall follow at 2:00 PM with Reverend Walt Goble officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to: Gallia County Animal Welfare League
In Memory of Amy Vinson
PO Box 216
Gallipolis, OH 45631