1927
Helen
2013
Helen Sawyers
June 5, 1927 — March 10, 2013
Helen Doyle Sawyers, 85, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke.
Helen was born to the late Frank Doyle and Ocie Doyle in Ellett on June 5, 1927. She was the devoted wife of Claude K. Sawyers for 64 years before his death in 2008. She is survived by a son, Roger Kenneth Sawyer & wife, Martha of Christiansburg; a daughter, Sue Sawyers Merrill & husband Henry of Easley, SC; grandsons, Christopher Merrill of Los Angeles, CA, and Timothy Merrill of Easley, SC; granddaughters, Deborah Sawyer of Salem, VA, Elizabeth Sawyer Graham & husband Greg of Atlanta, GA, Suzanne Sawyer of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Melissa Merrill Shelton & husband Matt of Atlanta, GA; great-grandsons, Max Clendenon of Salem, VA, and John Graham of Atlanta, GA; great-granddaughters, Taylor Clendenon and partner John Doster, Phoebe Graham, Olivia Graham, all 3 of Atlanta, GA, Natalie Woods of Lancaster, SC, and Katie Merrill of Pickens, SC; a great-great grandson, Everette Doster of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Willie Doyle (Biddie) Wheeling of Shawsville; a brother-in-law, Harvey Shelburne of Radford; special nieces and nephews; and wonderful friends and neighbors.
Helen was a member of a large and loving family and had a special relationship with each sibling. She spoke often of happy memories throughout her life.
Helen was a member of Grace Community Church in Salem where she served and developed many wonderful relationships.
The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Conaster for his years of care and to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care given during this recent illness.
Visitation will be at Horne Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. at North Fork Cemetery in Ellett, conducted by the Rev. Mike Kinzie. There will be a reception in the North Fork Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad at 10 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to Grace Community Church at 2634 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com .
Helen was born to the late Frank Doyle and Ocie Doyle in Ellett on June 5, 1927. She was the devoted wife of Claude K. Sawyers for 64 years before his death in 2008. She is survived by a son, Roger Kenneth Sawyer & wife, Martha of Christiansburg; a daughter, Sue Sawyers Merrill & husband Henry of Easley, SC; grandsons, Christopher Merrill of Los Angeles, CA, and Timothy Merrill of Easley, SC; granddaughters, Deborah Sawyer of Salem, VA, Elizabeth Sawyer Graham & husband Greg of Atlanta, GA, Suzanne Sawyer of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Melissa Merrill Shelton & husband Matt of Atlanta, GA; great-grandsons, Max Clendenon of Salem, VA, and John Graham of Atlanta, GA; great-granddaughters, Taylor Clendenon and partner John Doster, Phoebe Graham, Olivia Graham, all 3 of Atlanta, GA, Natalie Woods of Lancaster, SC, and Katie Merrill of Pickens, SC; a great-great grandson, Everette Doster of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Willie Doyle (Biddie) Wheeling of Shawsville; a brother-in-law, Harvey Shelburne of Radford; special nieces and nephews; and wonderful friends and neighbors.
Helen was a member of a large and loving family and had a special relationship with each sibling. She spoke often of happy memories throughout her life.
Helen was a member of Grace Community Church in Salem where she served and developed many wonderful relationships.
The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Conaster for his years of care and to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care given during this recent illness.
Visitation will be at Horne Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. at North Fork Cemetery in Ellett, conducted by the Rev. Mike Kinzie. There will be a reception in the North Fork Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad at 10 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to Grace Community Church at 2634 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com .
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