Llewellyn Garnet Noel Sadler

Llewellyn Garnet Noel Sadler was removed from our physical presence Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She will forever be a piece of our own souls. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, April 23, 1936, Llewellyn relocated to the Jacksonville area with her family when she was a youth, graduating from Landon High 1954. She didn’t skip a beat graduating from University of Florida in 1958 with a degree in Education. She was a hard worker from the start, moving from college to marriage just weeks before starting her first teaching position in Winter Haven, FL. She and husband, Tom, returned to Jacksonville within a year as their family was on its way. Llewellyn was a die-hard professional and returned to the classroom in the mid 60’s including a position at the Loretto Elementary and an administrative position with Grace Chapel Episcopal. A few years following the birth of her last child she returned to work at Pine Forest 5th/6th grade Center and began working on her master’s degree at UNF. Completing her master’s in spring of ’77 she was quickly chosen to be Assistant Principal at The Beaches 6th Grade Center, in 1980 received her first Principal assignment at Susie Tolbert 6th Grade Center. Her professionalism and dedication to her staff and students made her what many might call a “Turn Around Principal” as superintendents knew they could depend on her to improve schools and her teachers knew she was tough, but always a friend. She took over Love Grove Elementary in the mid 80’s and after over a decade there was moved to Holiday Hill in 1997 from where she retired in 1999. Well, Llewellyn couldn’t let go that easily and worked as a part time mentor via a UNF program for the next few years. Amidst her teaching responsibilities, and raising five children, she was an active member of Christ’s Church (formerly Mandarin Christian), sang in the choir, assisted on various church projects over the years, volunteered as a “Candy Striper”, was an avid reader, kept herself healthy, and made sure her family was always together whenever possible. If you ask any of her children they will say her stubbornness helped make them the determined workers they are today. Thankfully she never gave up on anything and always stood on her commitment to God and His Word as the source of your strength! She was active and independent to the very last moment; always beautifully put together no matter what she was doing, even if only to stay home and tend to her husband’s needs. Llew devoted the last 8 years of her life to the needs of others making sure her husband and disabled daughter (Mary) received the greatest of care and attention. Llewellyn is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas J. Sadler, Jr.; children, Victoria Sadler (Cary), James Sadler, Elizabeth Berg (Dennis), Margaret MacManus, and preceded in death by daughter, Mary Spell. She leaves her legacy with seven grandchildren, Emily Spell, Katherine Berg, Carol Berg, Adam MacManus, Claira Berg, Karina Sadler-Sfikas and Marshall Sadler; two great-grandchildren Garrett and Aubrey Blanchette. The family is inviting all who wish to attend a viewing on Monday, October 13, 2014, at Hardage - Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Services will be held at Christ’s Church of Mandarin, 6045 Greenland Road, 32258, 11:30 am Tuesday, October 14, 2014. A luncheon reception will follow for all and then the family will lay her to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.