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Sadye Broadway Obituary
June 20, 1937 - September 13, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina - Sadye Anne Broadway, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Born June 20, 1937 in Oxford, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ervin Wilbur Boyd and Esther Evelyn Mangum Boyd.
Sadye Anne was a gifted violinist, playing for the Charlotte Repertory and Duke Symphony Orchestras. Her love of children and classical music led her to a career as a strings teacher with Wake County schools and later with Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools. She was a beloved preschool teacher at Myers Park Baptist and loved keeping the nursery at Myers Park United Methodist Church, her place of worship for 47 years.
Sadye Anne enjoyed antiques, spending time outside gardening, and her morning coffee clubs. Her greatest joys were her four children and nine grandchildren. She loved hosting late night sleepovers on the library floor and making every Christmas Eve magical. She always saw the beauty in the little things in life; a perfectly ripe peach, a delicious breeze or dropping a quick-witted response to light up a room.
Sadye Anne is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Olin Harvin Broadway, Jr.; four children: Olin H. Broadway, III (Michelle), Anne Welsh (Jerry), Eric Broadway, Kate Ficca (Matthew). Nine adoring grandchildren: Olin H. Broadway, IV, Nicholas Broadway, Lindsey Broadway, Caroline Ficca, Elly Ficca, Landon Wollesen (Matthew), Haydon Welsh, Brennon Welsh, and Cameron Welsh. Her sister, Ervene Boyd.
A celebration of Sadye Anne's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road Charlotte, NC 28207.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Myers Park United Methodist Church Children's Ministry.
Online condolences may be made at www.HankinsandWhittington.com.
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Alice Kelley Burrows
October 22, 2022
I was so saddened to learn of Sadye Anne's passing. We went to elementary and high school together and graduated together in 1955 from Hugh Morson High School. From the earliest times she was always such a special person. Unfortuately, we lost contact after she moved to Charlotte, but I well remember the last time we were together. We were both in summer school in Chapel Hill and we met for lunch at the Monogram Club. That lunch turned into a three hour event where we reminisced and laughted and laughed. I will never forget that day and our friendship. And I think about her every time I go by the house on Whitaker Mill Rd. here in Raleigh where she once lived. What special memories! My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time and the days ahead.
Kathy Jones, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
September 23, 2022
Sadye Ann was and will always be the epitome of a true Southern Belle. Her accent we would copy as we all had fun together in Cardiac rehab for many years is so reminiscent. Few saw that side of her. I was privileged to know her in that arena. I cared for her, we befriended each others' families for years. This is an extreme loss to this world- her family, friends & many others that know & love her. However, I know she is where the most beautiful orchestra in the world greeted her and friends & family have gone before her. I know I am comforted by the fact I will see her again in our heavenly home. If by no other way - her lovely, soothing southern drawl...until then Sayde Ann ... Love,Peace,Comfort,&Rest to all of us that miss, love & cherish you with our fond memories!!!
Jim Kennedy
September 16, 2022
Good bye old friend, been a long time since you, Ervine and me grew up Person St. and you all on North Street. What a good time we had back then.
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