Patricia Sawyer Obituary Patricia Wilson Sawyer July 3, 1947 － October 22, 2023 Midland, NC － Patricia Wilson Sawyer, aged 76, residing in Midland, NC passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Patricia, more commonly known as Pat, was born on July 3, 1947 in Lexington, KY. Although born in Lexington, she spent most of her childhood in Murfreesboro, NC. Pat is survived by her son, Heath, her daughter-in-law, Heather, and her granddaughter, Hannah. She is also survived by her sister, Susan Wilson Gray(Randy) and brother, E. Ray Whitehurst (Judy), brothers and sisters-in-law: Ann Eure, Billy Sawyer (Theresa), Donnie Sawyer, Sandy Sawyer and Bobby Chappell, nieces and nephews: Ava Parrish (Cecil), Jeff Burke, Mike Burke (Wanda), Stacey Hill, Stella Wilson Beard, Chris Chappell (Cathy), Janet Ambrose (Jimmy), Steve Eure, Craig Sawyer (Laura), Nathan Sawyer (Leslie), Michael Sawyer (Jessica) and Josh Sawyer, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, mother, Bernice Warren, and father, Raymond Wilson, her sister, Bernice Burke, and brother, Raymond Wilson, sisters-in-law: Nancy Sawyer and Joan Chappell and brothers-in-law: Willard Burke, Agrippa Sawyer and Carlton Eure. Pat worked as a hair dresser for over 50 years, styling hair in Franklin, VA, Kennewick, Washington, Longview, Texas and Perdido Key, Florida and opening hair salons in many of those locations. Once returning to Franklin, in the years prior to retirement, Pat was co-owner of Tangles, reconnecting with many friends and clients that she worked with many years earlier. If you know Pat, you know that she had never met a stranger, as evident by her wide circle of friends across the country. She loved spending time at the beach and loved her dogs. Most of all, Pat loved being Gigi and making memories with Hannah. Pat and Richard retired to Midland, NC in 2019 to spend more time with Heath, Heather and Hannah and to watch Hannah grow up. Pat especially loved watching Hannah ride horses. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory in Franklin, VA on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:00pm. Following the service, Pat‚Äôs family will host a reception at the Main Event, in downtown Franklin, to share memories of Pat. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Oct. 27, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Patricia-Sawyer 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/patricia-sawyer-obituary?id=53447333 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Patricia Wilson Sawyer, 76, of Midland, NC, died 22 October 2023. Born 3 July 1947 in Lexington, KY, she worked as a hairdresser for over 50 years. Pat was known for her love of the beach, dogs, and her granddaughter Hannah. She retired to Midland in 2019 with her husband Richard. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Celebration of Life was held at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory in Franklin, VA on 11 November 2023 at 2:00 pm. Following the service, Pat's family hosted a reception at the Main Event in downtown Franklin to share memories. Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society were requested in lieu of flowers. ### The Edited Obituary Patricia Sawyer Obituary Patricia Wilson Sawyer 3 July 1947 - 22 October 2023 Midland, NC - Patricia Wilson Sawyer, aged 76, residing in Midland, NC passed away on Sunday 22 October 2023. Patricia, more commonly known as Pat, was born on 3 July 1947 in Lexington, KY. Although born in Lexington, she spent most of her childhood in Murfreesboro, NC. Pat is survived by her son, Heath, her daughter-in-law, Heather, and her granddaughter, Hannah. She is also survived by her sister, Susan Wilson Gray (Randy) and brother, E. Ray Whitehurst (Judy), brothers and sisters-in-law: Ann Eure, Billy Sawyer (Theresa), Donnie Sawyer, Sandy Sawyer and Bobby Chappell, nieces and nephews: Ava Parrish (Cecil), Jeff Burke, Mike Burke (Wanda), Stacey Hill, Stella Wilson Beard, Chris Chappell (Cathy), Janet Ambrose (Jimmy), Steve Eure, Craig Sawyer (Laura), Nathan Sawyer (Leslie), Michael Sawyer (Jessica) and Josh Sawyer, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, mother, Bernice Warren, and father, Raymond Wilson, her sister, Bernice Burke, and brother, Raymond Wilson, sisters-in-law: Nancy Sawyer and Joan Chappell and brothers-in-law: Willard Burke, Agrippa Sawyer and Carlton Eure. Pat worked as a hair dresser for over 50 years, styling hair in Franklin, VA, Kennewick, Washington, Longview, Texas and Perdido Key, Florida and opening hair salons in many of those locations. Once returning to Franklin, in the years prior to retirement, Pat was co-owner of Tangles, reconnecting with many friends and clients that she worked with many years earlier. If you know Pat, you know that she had never met a stranger, as evident by her wide circle of friends across the country. She loved spending time at the beach and loved her dogs. Most of all, Pat loved being Gigi and making memories with Hannah. Pat and Richard retired to Midland, NC in 2019 to spend more time with Heath, Heather and Hannah and to watch Hannah grow up. Pat especially loved watching Hannah ride horses. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory in Franklin, VA on Saturday 11 November 2023 at 2:00 pm. Following the service, Pat's family will host a reception at the Main Event, in downtown Franklin, to share memories of Pat. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Patricia Wilson Sawyer | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 76 | | Birth | 3 July 1947; Lexington, KY | | Death | 22 October 2023; Midland, NC | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|------------------------| | Patricia Wilson Sawyer | Decedent | Midland, NC | | Richard Sawyer | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Heath Sawyer | Child | Unknown | | Heather Sawyer | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | | Hannah Sawyer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Susan Wilson Gray | Sibling | Unknown | | E. Ray Whitehurst | Sibling | Unknown | | Bernice Warren | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Raymond Wilson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Bernice Burke | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Raymond Wilson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Pat worked as a hairdresser for over 50 years. 2. She styled hair in Franklin, VA, Kennewick, Washington, Longview, Texas, and Perdido Key, Florida. 3. Pat opened hair salons in many of these locations. 4. Prior to retirement, she was co-owner of Tangles in Franklin. 5. She was known for never having met a stranger and had a wide circle of friends across the country. 6. Pat loved spending time at the beach. 7. She loved her dogs. 8. Pat was known as "Gigi" to her granddaughter. 9. She and her husband Richard retired to Midland, NC in 2019. 10. Pat especially loved watching her granddaughter Hannah ride horses.