Deborah Sue Sailer

She was a daughter, a wife, a mother, grandmother, and very dear friend.

Such simple words to describe such a complex person.

To her parents William and Beulah, she was the first child. Someone who learned the true meaning of giving of oneself as only an older sibling could know.

To her husband of 50 years Dwight, she was a devoted wife supportive caring, and a gentle reminder that not every situation requires a military touch.

To her three sons Dwight, Michael, and Robert she was always there to help us no matter what we needed. She taught us to mind our manners and A guiding hand helping us to figure out what it means to be a good person.

To her seven grandchildren Vincent, Savannah, Austin, Sara, Katelyn, John, and Paul she was a hero always ready to comfort and help when they felt ill, she was the best friend, and she always made sure to have that one special treat.

To her friends she was an engaging conversation a helping hand when needed and someone to go to when your recipe was missing that one thing

She learned kindness and compassion from her mother and discipline and hard work from her father. As she grew up, she became an older sister she helped take care of her siblings and she tried to pass on knowledge when she could. She grew into a young woman and met her husband. They were wed in a small church on the outskirts of Aberdeen MD. Soon after she became a mother. She was always there to lift us up when we fell, and remind us, when we stepped out of line. She had a love of cooking. Her favorite cookbooks were the ones full of handwritten family recipes. When she found time, she also enjoyed talking with friends and playing cards. I still remember community barbecues and Friday night get together with family and friends. Playing with the neighborhood kids while our parents would have lively conversations while playing games. A good conversation with a friend brightened her days. She made sure to talk to her friends often and make sure their families were doing good. She enjoyed crocheting and any little arts and crafts project she could do with her family. Her home was decorated with pictures of all her family.

Her grandchildren were the center of her world. I'll never forget the joy in her voice when she was proudly announced that she was a grandmother. It was very rare for her to not spend time with her grandkids. There is never a special event for her grandchildren that she missed be it for school or for extracurricular activities or even just a simple lunch. One of the greatest joys that her grandchildren gave her was the ability to have her see her husband enjoy the small things that he sometimes missed as a father.

As I sat down to write this, I couldn't help but think of all the things she was. I think the most important thing was her ability to bring people together. So, looking back on her life well lived, and looking at all the people gathered here today. I want to finish by saying thank you. We will always love you and carry you in our hearts.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Sailer family.