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Betty Sawyer Obituary
YORK, S.C. - Betty Clampitt Sawyer, 72, passed away peacefully Monday, August 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor Nursing Home in Rock Hill, S.C.
She was born Oct. 27, 1944, in Bryson City, daughter of the late William Thomas and Lola Mae Fortner Clampett.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brothers, William Troy Clampett and William Charles Clampett.
After her retirement as an accountant, Betty proudly volunteered at York Prep Academy. Most important to her was her precious family and she adored her children, grandchildren, partner and siblings.
She is survived by her children, David Eugene Sawyer (Ashley) of Charlotte, Jennifer Leigh Sawyer-Rayos (Mike) of Morrisville and Virginia "Ginger" Leigh Sawyer (Mike) of York, SC; partner, John "David" Anthony of York, SC; five grandchildren, Tess, Maddox, Luke, Emma and Gabriel; and siblings, James Lonnie Clampett (Karen), Margaret Ann Laugheed and Lassie Mae Crawford.
A Celebration of Betty's Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home in Rock Hill with Pastor Ron Robinson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Betty's memory by mail to: The Salvation Army, Resource Development, P.O. Box 241808, Charlotte, NC 28224-1808; online at: https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/; or by phone at: 1.800.SAL.ARMY.
Online condolences may be registered at www.basscares.com.
Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Andrew Webster
September 16, 2017
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you.
D S
September 14, 2017
In the days ahead it may be a bit of a challenge moving on without Betty. May God give your family the needed guidance and strength beyond what is normal to help you endure now and in the days to come.
TB
September 14, 2017
To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2
TF
September 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family of Betty. As you go through this difficult time, please know that our loving God will comfort and soothe you. Psalms 94:19
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