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Laura Sawyer Obituary

Laura A. Sawyer VIRGINIA BEACH - Laura Angela Sawyer, 64, of Chandler Lane, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 in a local hospital. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Elbert H. and Jessie C. Sawyer. She was retired from U.S. Postal Service. Laura was raised in a Catholic family and maintained a strong relationship with God throughout her life. Laura was the youngest of 10 children. She is survived by her son, Mark David Clarke, his wife Shamola and a grandson Gabriel Malcolm Clarke of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Mae Sawyer Vernon and Pauline Sawyer LeGuillow, both of Virginia Beach; six nieces, four nephews, and a host of great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews. The family will receive friends at the Catholic Church of St. Mark Wednesday, June 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. in the church by the Rev. James C. Griffin. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling the arrangements. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Colonial Grove Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 29, 2010.

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Michele Johnson

June 23, 2020

I think of you always, you were a good friend and a great boss.

Toni Johnson

July 17, 2010

Belated condolences are sent to the family of Laura. Laura was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. May God bless you.

lillian mc phaul

July 9, 2010

laura is loved by all
i will really miss her
mark you and the family have my deepest sympathy

lillian mc phaul

July 9, 2010

i will truely miss you
i will remenber the times we had together

Harold Williams

July 8, 2010

With the utmost of sympathy

Helena Crump

July 7, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Laura Sawyer.
Laura is loved by many and will be missed.

July 7, 2010

My belated condolences. May God continue to strengthen the family.
Wilma E. Maynard, Retired USPS Supervisor
Brooklyn, New York

Dawn Jenkins

June 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family of Laura Sawyer, she will surely be missed.

Ron Coleman

June 30, 2010

Laura was a remarkable woman and surely will be missed by me and others. She had a special talent when it came to mail processing.

Michele Johnson

June 29, 2010

Laura was my mentor from Brooklyn GPO, to Richmond P&DC she will be missed. She was not only a manager she was a friend to me as well as my family. I will miss that laugh of hers and her smile.

June 29, 2010

mr & mrs A. D. Thompson, Stafford Va.

Sandi Daniels

June 29, 2010

Laura was so many things to a vast aray of people. Throughout her flourished postal career she has mentored so many to the ranks of management, that I find it refreshing to think of her continued legacy that exists today thru the work of others. To receive her stamp of approval meant you were truly blessed indeed.

Not only a colleague but Laura became my cherished friend. We've gone through the fires of life together and came out on the other side whole to smile, laugh, and marvel at the experiences.

Laura's greatest joy in life was her family. Son Mark and grandson Gabriel were her sun, moon, and stars.., and yet every sibling, nephew, neice, and cousin owned a piece of her heart.

My heart is broken at the loss of my dear friend, and I also give thanks to our loving heavenly Father for blessing us to have her a part of our lives for the time He has allowed. I cherish and rejoice in having known her. It is well with my soul.

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