Gay Evelyn Parish Sawner

Gay Evelyn Parish Sawner, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Methodist University in Memphis, TN. Born to the late Charlie and Lillie Parish on November 2, 1937, Gay's favorite pastime was working with wood replicating antique furniture. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Herman G. Sawner; six siblings, Earlene Eans, Bonnie Dudley, Katie Wooldridge, Thurmon Parish and Tootsie Robinson. Survivors include her two daughters, Angela Lickteig (Mike) and Terri Lowery (David). She was known as Grandmom to 10 grandchildren, Terri Cunningham (Doug), Nicholas York (Alicia), Adam York (LeeAnn), Gene Traynom (Maegan), Melissa Traynom, Erin Pembroke (Justin), Mitch Lickteig (Stacey), Bobby Lickteig (Crystal), Brad Lowery (Martha) and Zack Lowery (April); and Gran to 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am with the service to immediately follow at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, 435 S Mt. Pleasant Rd. Collierville, TN 38017. Online condolences may be expressed at www.brantleyfuneral.com