Nelis J. Saunders (September 3, 1923 – February 10, 2012) was a Michigan politician.

Saunders was born on September 3, 1923, in Orlando, Florida.

[1] Saunders earned an A.A. from Florida Memorial College.

Saunders attended Wayne State University where she studied journalism.

In 1964, Saunders was again defeated in the primary for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 4th district.