Alice Saines

SAINES, Mrs. Alice- Age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Family hour 11 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2010 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 4418 Industrial Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Latrelle Holmes, Sr., officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Saines will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Mother Alice Louise Saines, affectionately known as “Mu” or “Lil’ Sister” departed this earth and returned home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center at the blessed age of 80. Alice Louise was born July 17, 1930 in Bolivar, Tennessee. She was the eldest daughter of six children born to Jim and Edlena Franklin. Alice Louise was educated in the Bolivar school system and played basketball for Bolivar High School. She was baptized at an early age in “the pond” at Hillfield Baptist Church. At fifteen years of age she married William S. Saines and from that union they were blessed with nine children. In 1956, the Saines family moved to Flint, Michigan and Mother Saines united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership and founder Pastor R. R. Gordon. There she faithfully served on the Usher’s Board & Mother’s Board. Mother Saines united with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in 1982 under the leadership of Pastor John T. Boyd where she served on the Mother’s Board, Usher’s Board and the Mission. She faithfully cared for the communion trays and glasses, and made sure the tablecloths were cleaned and freshly starched. Mother Saines continued her membership with the Greater Galilee Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Latrelle W. Holmes. Although her health did not allow her to attend regularly or perform her duties, she continued to support her church and love her Pastor. “Mu” was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, who over the years nurtured and cared for many children. She was always an active participant in her children’s education and extracurricular activities. Her home was always a welcomed haven to all. She provided “soul food” for family gatherings every Sunday. As a quilt maker, she spent many hours patching and stitching pieces of quilts creating different designs and patterns. Her life exemplified that of a virtuous woman. “Mu” leaves to cherish her memory: husband of 64 years, William S. Saines of Flint, MI; seven children, William Edward (Crystal) Saines, Annie (Howard) Walker, Sandra (Charles) Boseman, Stanley (Willie) Saines all of Flint, MI, Terry (Patience) Saines of Sterling, VA, Patricia Saines of Flint, MI & Dewayne Saines of Temple, TX; one brother, Jim (Patricia) Franklin; three sisters, Emma (Theodore) Wiley, Susie George, Cinda (Leon) Anderson all of Flint, MI; one sister-in-law, Gloria Parram of Flint, MI; 19 grandchildren, including devoted granddaughter, Kim Walker; 30 great-grandchildren; a host of other family and friends including caring neighbor, Patty Pace and caring friend, Doris Allen. “Mu” was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Willie Parram; sons, Michael and Thomas Saines; granddaughter, Sabrina Williams and grandson, Terrence Saines. The family would like to extend special thanks to McLaren ICU 9th floor staff, Dr. Khoulani, Dr. Zaki, RRC Dialysis Center & EMS Regional Transportation for their attentive care.

Alice Saines

July 17, 1930 - August 3, 2010