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1921
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2016
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Mildred Sayers Obituary
She was born Aug. 26, 1921, in Fort Jackson, S.C., a daughter of the late Orville and Irene (Wade) Guthrie.
Miki resided in Sturgis since 1952. Her early life was lived at Fort Benning, Ga., where at age 16 she graduated in 1937 from high school as the valedictorian of her class. While living at Fort Benning, she was an administrative assistant for Gen. Omar Bradley during World War II.
On March 23, 1944, she married Raymond G. Sayers in Columbus, Ga. He died March 9, 1974.
In 1953, Mrs. Sayers accepted a position with National Carbon Coated Paper Company in Sturgis. The company was later renamed Sturgis Newport Business Forms. She retired in 1985.
She was a longtime active member of First United Methodist Church in Sturgis, where she sang in the choir for over 40 years.
Mrs. Sayers was an avid walker and enjoyed old movies, old hymns, was an amazing baker and those who knew her will never forget her true love for dark chocolate.
She is survived by two sons, Michael R. (Cheryl) Sayers of Boca Raton, Fla., and David (Amy) Sayers of Sturgis; three grandchildren, Dr. Stefani (Jeremy) Martin of Boca Raton, McLaine (Andrew) Mast of Ypsilanti and Shelby Jones of Kalamazoo; two great-grandchildren: J.R. Martin and Mackenna Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Elizabeth Taylor and Kitty Gladfelter.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private memorial graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at a later date at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.
The Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Sayers' memory consider Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 355 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.
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David Fry
August 13, 2016
Mike, David, Cheryl, Amy and Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of Miki. Time seems to take so much away but seems to go so fast. While reading about your mom, memories came flowing back about your mom and house on Hatch St. Hopefully those memories comfort you in this time of loss.
Jennifer YEO
August 12, 2016
Praying for the family
Victoria Braquet
August 12, 2016
Miki was a coworker at National Carbon Coated Paper Co with our father, Fred Mandigo and me while I worked one summer in 1966. She was very thoughtful and sweet. Our father enjoyed working with her.
Her son, Mike, graduated with me from Sturgis High School. She will be missed by many who knew her.
Jane Pilkenton Tiedeman
August 12, 2016
So very sorry to read this sad news. Thinking of your family at this time. Cherish all those wonderful memories.
August 12, 2016
David and Mike (and all the rest of my family): I hope you know how deeply saddened we are at the loss of that wonderful Aunt Miki. What memories I have - especially her "driving skills", that Guthrie obsession with chocolate, the black-bottom pie she made, and maybe the most: singing with Mom. She had a long and good life, but will be greatly missed. Hugs and much love to all of you. Leslie and Roger
Debora Funches
August 11, 2016
Mildred Sayers was one of my favorite patrons when I worked at the library. She was such a delight! Prayers and hugs Amy and David ❤
Joe & Katie Shinn
August 11, 2016
Our Prayers are with you.
Thomas Michael
August 11, 2016
David and Amy
Very for your loss, our moms are very precious, l know
she is with our Lord, always remember the good happy
times you had with her, God Bless!
Tom Michael
Christine Howk
August 11, 2016
Mother always spoke so highly of Miki from working with her at National Carbon Coated Paper Company for many years. She was a very kind and fun loving lady. Mike I am so sorry for your loss.
Hackman Family Funeral Homes
August 11, 2016
The Hackman Family and the entire staff extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy.
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