Saundra K. Throop, 47, Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of Bonner Springs, KS, passed away Monday, March 3rd, 2008 at the Circle of Life-Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. 

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008 at the First Pentecostal Church, Bonner Springs, KS.  Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Tonganoxie, KS.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday March 6, 2008 at the Quisenberry Funeral Home, 4^th and Delaware, Tonganoxie.

She was born November 30, 1960 to Gerald & Mary Ann Lynch in Kansas City, Kansas. She devoted her life to helping anyone in need and serving God.

Saundra was a devoted mother who participated in all aspects of her children’s lives. She was a devoted member of the church. She also routinely volunteered her time with such organizations as “Christmas to Remember” which provides food, entertainment, and Christmas gifts to the underprivileged.  She was always reaching out to those in need, spreading her love and leaving only smiles in her path.

Saundra is survived by; her husband, James R. Throop, Jr, and two children Dustin T. Throop and Melissa S. Throop, all of Bella Vista, AR;  her mother, Mary Ann Lynch, Leavenworth, KS;  four brothers,  Steve Lynch, Leavenworth, KS,  Patrick A. Lynch, Tonganoxie, KS,  Beric C. Lynch, Yates Center, KS and G. Daniel Lynch, Tonganoxie, KS;  two sisters,  Jeannie Cash, Leavenworth, KS and Deborah Gaddie, Ft. Collins, CO.  She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Lynch, one sister, Diane Lynch, and one brother, Maurice Lynch.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, % Quisenberry Funeral Home, P.O. Box 993 Tonganoxie, KS 66086.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.quisenberryfh.com .