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Gwenna M. Sawyer

1961 - 2008

BORN

1961

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2008

Gwenna Sawyer Obituary

Gwenna M. Sawyer, of Chesapeake, Va., passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Chesapeake Regional Hospital, Chesapeake, Va. Gwenna was born on September 2, 1961, and was a native of Natural Bridge, Va. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Chunky McCullough; and a brother, Lacey Steven McCullough. She is survived by her husband, Jesse O. Sawyer, of Hampton, Va.; mother, Betty Kern McCullough; sister, Patsy Coleman and husband, Stanley, of Virginia Beach; and one brother, John Raymond McCullough and wife, Angela, of Buchanan, Va. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Natural Bridge Baptist Church in Natural Bridge, Va. Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Va. 23666.
Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 9, 2008.

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Penny Johnson Patterson

September 12, 2008

Dear Patsy, John and Mrs. McCullough: I am very sorry to hear of Gwenna's passing. I remember very many happy times with Gwenna, the ice skating rink and the many nights I stayed with her and your family. My thoughts are with you all.

Alicia Wines

September 12, 2008

Dear Patsy, Betty, John and Families,
I am so sorry you lost Gwenna. I have a lot of really good memories of all of us in the old days. You were all really good friends to me and mine, and I extend heartfelt sympathy to you. Take care of each other

Terri Kern - Dillard

September 12, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Glenn & Terri (Kern) Dillard

Dawn Painter

September 11, 2008

I want to send my deepest sympathy, she will be missed.

Debbie Hodges Thompson

September 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I grew in the neighborhood(dogtown) with Gwenna and remember her well. With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Ronald & Wilmalee Mitchell

September 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your memory will always be with us.

May God bless.
Ronald & WIlmalee Mitchell

Lisa Kern - Carter

September 9, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. Know that God has taken Gwenna to a better place and that he is with you in your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

September 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We will always remember her sweet smile. The Foster Family

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