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Elizabeth Sadler Obituary
Mrs. Sadler, 91, of Charlotte, departed this life on Friday, October 31, 2008 at her home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 noon, Wednesday, November 5th at Woodland Presbyterian Church. Dr. Larry Hill will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Sadler will lie in state at the church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Mrs. Sadler was born January 24, 1917 in Charlotte, the daughter of the late Jim and Emma Houston. She was much to many and was known by several names: 'Mama', 'Big Mama', 'Aunt Lib' and 'Big Lib'.
Mrs. Sadler was educated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. In 1979, she retired from Union Carbide after 35 years of service. In 1975, she worked with the Charlotte Area Fund setting up the Senior Citizens' hot lunch program until 1980.
Mrs. Sadler was united in loving matrimony to John William Sadler on November 26, 1934. To this union came four children. One son, Edward 'Eddie' Sadler, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Sadler leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, James Edward Haywood (Brenda), Calvin Leon Houston (Wynella); her daughter, Johnnie Mae Butler; grandchildren, Douglas Sadler, Eddie Ann Bailey (Eric), Gregory Sadler (Tina), Rhonda Sadler, Stephanie Davis (Eric), Alisa Lockhart, Renyette Lockhart, John Gilchrist (Cherie), Vernessa Haywood, Melissa Haywood, Emerald Haywood, Aundray Phronebarger, Maurice Phronebarger, Felicia Phronebarger, and Lavetta Beatty. A grandson, Ephraim Beatty, also preceded her in death.
Grier Funeral Service is assisting the Sadler Family.
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Jacques and Alice Kibler
November 9, 2008
Stephanie and Eric,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the death of your grandmother.
Lavalette Featherstone
November 7, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Sadler. She was such a sweet and spiritual lady. I met Mrs. Sadler at Britthaven, she was my mother's roommate. I enjoyed talking with her and somtimes I would roll her hair. May God continue to Bless you at this time. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Fannie Watermann
November 5, 2008
To the family of Mrs. Sadler:
Please know that your love one is with her Father in heaven and he will continue to love her and you as well.
I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you at this time , but I am there in spirit.
A friend of Stephanie/Eric
First United Presbyterian Church
Cleauary Jackson
November 4, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms Sadler. I so enjoyed taking care of Ms Sadler when I worked with Dr Cappleman. She was a joy to care for. She will surely be missed. I will continue to keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Vanessa Bryant Nelson
November 4, 2008
Johnnie/Calvin & Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. Know that you are in our prayers.
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