Celebrating the life of
Sadie Owen Carr
October 10, 1920 - May 17, 2015
Savannah- Sadie Owen Carr, 94, passed on Thursday May 17th. Born in Columbia, Tennessee, she spent the past few years in Savannah with her daughter, Patti Carr Lyons and son-in-law, Patrick Lyons.
Sadie was one of six girls and left the family farm at the age of 18 for Washington D.C. She worked as a secretary for Eleanor Roosevelt and joined the Marine Corp when WWII began. She was stationed in Hawaii and was part of the reoccupation task force in Japan following the war. She joined the Air Force during the Korean War. She retired from the IRS after 35 years of service as an auditor. She had a life of adventure and her spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her daughter and son-in-law, she is survived by her sisters Ann Nelms (Deloy) of Cookeville, TN and Billiej Boshers of Nashville, TN. She was predeceased by her parents Anna Amelia Wagner and William Jay Owen and sisters Ruby Owen, Florence Thompson and Gladys Davidson. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews and her Lyons family in Savannah.
The family is grateful for the excellent care provided over the past few years by Senior Citizens Inc., in particular by her friend and aide, Tarlessa Edwards, and for Hospice Savannah for their help during the past few weeks.
A service will be held in her home town of Columbia, Tennessee on Saturday, May 23rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Senior Citizens Inc. 3025 Bull Street, Savannah GA 31405.
My deepest condolences to the Carr family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come, may Mrs. Carr's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you two & your Tennessee family. We will forever miss our dear Sadie. Wine Wednesday will NEVER be the same. We love you & may her soul rest in peace.
- Stephen, Donna, John & Matt , Savannah, Ga
My deepest condolences to the Carr family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come, may Mrs. Carr's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you two & your Tennessee family. We will forever miss our dear Sadie. Wine Wednesday will NEVER be the same. We love you & may her soul rest in peace.
- Stephen, Donna, John & Matt , Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
