Evelyn Irene Sawyer, age 97, of Hartland, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Left to cherish her memory are four children: Cathy (Mike) Culpert, John Russell (Nancy) Sawyer, Richard Sawyer, and Janice Sawyer-Hermes; seven grandchildren, and several great- and great-great grandchildren; her brother, Ralph (Dianna) Garrison; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was born October 8, 1924, in Detroit, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jesse and Emma (Heiden) Garrison. She met John Sawyer when the two were in high school, and it was love at first sight! They began dating, and were eventually married in 1942; sharing many wonderful years together until John’s passing. Throughout her life, Evelyn was a wonderful mother and enjoyed taking care of her children.
She was a devoted member of the congregation at Christ Lutheran Church in Milford since moving to the area in 2001. In her free time, Evelyn could always be found tending to her yard or reading her magazines or Portals of Prayer. She was a wonderful woman who will be dearly missed.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Emma; her loving husband, John Sawyer; and her son, Gregory Sawyer.
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church of Milford, 620 General Motors Road, Milford, 48381. Evelyn’s family will receive friends at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland, 48356, on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, and again at church on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may consider memorial contributions in Evelyn’s memory to Gleaners Community Food Bank (gcfb.org).
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