Greer Diane Saunders

Greer Diane Saunders passed away on July 12, 2024 at Johnston-Willis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father Gordon A. Bullock, sister, Kim D. Kinchen and brother, Larry Kinchen. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Rosa S. Bullock, brothers, Michael Square, Gordon Kinchen; sisters, Ivy, Casandra, April and Nicole; uncle, Bradford Bullock, (5) aunts, Frances Brown, Francine Booker, Patricia Lewis, Linda McGhee, Gail Tinsley (Cousin) and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins. Greer was baptized at an early age and is currently a member of Redemption Hill Church - Richmond VA.

Greer was a former employee of Hutton & Williams law firm. Greer has served as System Counsel and Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Community College System for the past 12 years. Greer previously worked in the office of Attorney General as legal representative for Various Institutions of Higher Education and as the Statewide Coordinator for Domestic Violence Initiatives. She holds a J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law, a master's degree from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. One of her proudest accomplishments was serving the U.S. Marine Corp, where she also was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corp Band. She graduated from Drill Instructor School Class 4-87, in first place with a 97.8 grade point average. This was the highest score a female had ever received at that time, and the distinction of graduating in first place. Greer received numerous first place accolades, and awards. She was the first black female recipient of the Golden Sword Award. Gunnery Sergeant Greer D. Saunders retired May 1st, 2013.