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In memory of
DeEtta Mae Saunders (Meirose)
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Obituary
DeEtta (Meirose) Saunders, 82, of Itasca, Texas, formerly of Norfolk, New York, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, in Hillsboro, Texas. She was born on February 1, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Henry and Sarah Meirose.
DeEtta’s life was a testament to faith, perseverance, and joy. Known for her bright smile and warm humor, she had an extraordinary gift for lifting the spirits of everyone around her. If you were having a bad …
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What was DeEtta's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were DeEtta's favorite ways to spend free time?
Crafting
Crafting
Crafting
What were DeEtta's favorite tv shows?
Cooking Shows, or Murder Mystery shows
Cooking Shows, or Murder Mystery shows
Cooking Shows, or Murder Mystery shows
What were DeEtta's favorite drinks?
Coke and Hot Tea
Coke and Hot Tea
Coke and Hot Tea
Timeline
Born
February 1st, 1943
Graduated from college
2003
SUNY Canton, Cornell Drive, Canton, NY
Associate in Accounting
Passed away
October 30th, 2025
Itasca, TX
Survived by
Star Meirose
Niece
Bob Eisenberg
Nephew
Dusty Ruckman
Nephew
Sarah Smith
Niece
Cherees Ruckman
Niece
Keith Meirose
Nephew
Sondra Meirose
Niece
Powell Meirose
Nephew
Tony Mitchell
Nephew
Vicky Mitchell
Niece
Deanne Meirose
Niece
Taylor House
Niece
Truett House
Nephew
Connie Eisenberg
Niece
James "Jake" Meirose
Nephew
Codey Whitt
Nephew
Noah Meirose
Nephew
Vanessa Spirit Wolf
Niece
Waachiim Spirit Wolf
Nephew
Joel Eisenberg
Nephew
Marta Eisenberg
Niece
Paula Eisenberg
Niece
Casey Johnson
Nephew
Predeceased by
Harry Saunders
Husband, 1938-2016
John Meirose
Brother, 1936-2012
LaVonne Mitchell
Sister
Sarah Meirose
Mother
Henry Meirose
Father
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Cornerstone Funeral Home
Hospice care provided by
Providence Hospice Place
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