Violet Pedigo Sayre
1929 - 2023
Violet Pedigo Sayre
1929 - 2023
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BORN
1929
DIED
2023
Violet Sayre Obituary
Violet was born September 2, 1929 in Smithville, TN to the late John Lee Pedigo and Ethel Buckner Pedigo. She graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a degree in chemistry. After graduation she worked as a chemist in Cincinnati, OH where she met her husband, Clint Sayre. They were living in Birmingham, AL when Clint passed away. At that time Violet changed careers and became the bookkeeper for the Birmingham Children's Theatre until her retirement in 1999.
Violet was a gifted artist. Her knitting, quilting, needlepoint, and tatting was second to none. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt, great aunt, and great-great aunt.
She is survived by her sister, Rosemary Pedigo Ponte of Cookeville, TN, brother Joe Pedigo of Miami, FL; and many extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clint Sayre, and brother, George Preston Pedigo.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 Share condolences and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
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Neighbor
April 22, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sayre family and friends in this time of bereavement. Sorry for your loss. May the cherish memories shared fill your heart will joy during this difficult time.
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