SAWYERS, DOROTHY LOUISE, age 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at her home.
The daughter of the late Lewis Harvey and Mary Jane Cragget, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Steven Sawyers, daughter, Shirley Ann Sawyers, Anne Sawyers and a son Andy Sawyers.
Surviving to cherish her memory are daughters and son-in-law, Josephine Burton, Linda Dowdy and Nancy and Larry Lytton; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Anita Sawyers, Randy and Joyce Sawyers; daughters, JoAnn Sawyers, Peggy Sawyers; granddaughter, Rose Sawyers; Andrew Otey, Jr.; sisters and brother-in-law, Hazel Lewis, Gracie Duncan, Sarah and Fred Gallimore; Barbara Gibson; brother, Albert Cragget; ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Robert Solomon and staff, Good Samaritan Hospice; nurses Robin, Jenny, Margaret and Karen. Per her request there will be no public visitation. Memorial services will be 12 pm Saturday, Nov. 15th at the Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, 1813 Toms Creek Road, Blacksburg, VA conducted by Rev. Doug Price. Interment will be private at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.