Shirley Lee Sawyer

1932 - 2017

Shirley Lee Sawyer obituary, 1932-2017, Virginia Beach, VA

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home

601 North Witchduck Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Shirley Sawyer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 30, 2017.

Virginia Beach- Shirley Lee Harris Sawyer passed away Dec. 30, 2017 in her home. She was born on Feb. 9, 1932 in Princess Anne County, VA. Shirley was loved and cherished by her family and is survived by her husband, Edward H. Sawyer; daughters, Linda L. Sawyer, Phyllis A. Sawyer, Emma S. Bertok (Frank) and Shirley R. Waynick (Randy); 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Paula Gail Sawyer and her parents, George A. and Mabel P. Harris.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tues. Jan 2, 2018 at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd, VA Beach, VA. A funeral service will be held at Noon on Wed., Jan. 3, 2018 at the funeral home with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. You may offer condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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January 3, 2018

Rafael Ochoa

Phyllis, I am very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your Family. Your family will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Rafael

January 3, 2018

Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Noel Bevan

January 1, 2018

Shelby Lindsey

It was an honor to take care of Mrs. Sawyer for the time I did. I will miss loving on her!

January 1, 2018

Sharon Hackathorn

I have such fond memories of your mom and the time our families spent together when we were younger. She was always so fun to be around and always had the biggest smile. God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow. All my love - Sharon 'Harris' Hackathorn

December 31, 2017

M C

Im sorry for your loss. My Warmest Condolences go out to the family and friends of Shirley. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14

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2

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home

601 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Jan

3

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home

601 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Jan

3

Burial

Rosewood Memorial Park

VA

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Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home

601 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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