She was the widow of Horace V. "Punk" Sawyer, Jr. and a retired financial secretary for First Baptist Church of Monticello. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church where she served as greeter for many years. Mrs. Annamae also served on the We are Monticello committee and Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary many years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Linnie Copeland Hilton Orr.
Survivors include two sons, Eldon Sawyer and wife Retha and Jimmy Sawyer and wife Kara all of Monticello; six grandchildren, Tom Sawyer and wife Kelli, Ellen Tinnell and husband Jake, Laura Sawyer, Ryan Sawyer, Kristen Harvey and husband Alex and Kari Harris and husband C.J.; and nine great-grandchildren, Landon, Kate, Parker, Emalee, Sidney, Hudson, Hadleigh, Camden and Kash.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Second Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1032 Old Warren Rd., Monticello, AR 71655 or charity of your choice. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
Gail Burton
Searcy, AR Sunday, September 22, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. You mom always brought a smile to everyone. May God comfort youKenny & Cindy Hudgens
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 17, 2019 We are so sorry for your loss, Annamae was a kind spoken southern lady. We first met her when she was secretary for Charles Chapman at Chapman Heating & Air in 1977. She took good care of Kenny! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Jane Summerford
, AR Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Eldon, Jimmy and family, many thoughts and prayers for all of you as you deal with the loss of your mom/grandmother. God bless you.Shelia Ratledge
Thornton, CO Friday, September 13, 2019 Dear family Danny the kids and I are so sorry th hear about Ms. Annamae, she was a very special lady .we are so thankful God let us get to know her . She truly blessed our lives and we are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with her at Second Baptist Church. Praying for you allas she will be so missed . Shelia & Danny RatledgeBarbara Gilliam-Harris
Portland, AR Wednesday, September 11, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.Ken Robinson
East End, AR Wednesday, September 11, 2019 My condolences to the entire family. Your mom raised a couple of good men.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 11, 2019 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Such a sweet lady. She will be missed by many.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jake, Jared, & Brad
Rick Donham
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 11, 2019 My thoughts and prayersWalt Sawyer
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Such a wonderful person gone,,would always chat with othersHer And Horace are together again
Larry & Donna Taylor
Warren, AR Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Eldon, Retha and family, We are so sorry to hear of "Grandmothers" passing. She was a very sweet lady and loved seeing her smile. Our prayers are with you during this time. Love yall.Danny Kelley
Warren, AR Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Coach Sawyer , so sorry to hear of your mother passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Monday, September 9, 2019 My thoughts and prayers are with y’all during this time of your loss of Mrs. Annamae.Martha Huffman
Monticello, AR Monday, September 9, 2019 Ms. Annamae was a sweet and kind friend. I work many years with her at First Baptist and we had a wonderful friendship. May God Bless the family during this time of grief.Debra prince
Warren, AR Monday, September 9, 2019 Coach sawyerI am so sorry to hear about your mom. Will definitely be thinking about u and ur family.
My deepest sympathy
May Crook
Monticello, AR Monday, September 9, 2019 Prayers for Aunt Annamae's family. I have wonderful memories of her especially the years when they lived across the street.Janice Sawyer
Leesburg, FL Monday, September 9, 2019 My heart and prayers goes out to my cousins Eldon and Jimmy.