Geraldene Edwards Sawyers

Mrs. Geraldene Anna Mae Edwards Sawyers, 77 of Ararat, North Carolina passed away, Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Sawyers was born May 8, 1944 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Gus Davis and Dorothy Dalton Edwards. Geraldene was a loving wife, mother, “Mamaw”, sister, and friend. Alongside her husband, she loved farming and gardening. She lived to be a provider for all those she loved. Nothing made her happier than to can vegetables from her garden in the summer time and give it all away to her family. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy Sawyers Beverly and Gray; son and daughter-in-law, Tim Sawyers and Mandy; grandchildren and spouses, Jarred Seal and Marinda, Jonathan Seal, Emily Stevens and Dustin, Ethan Seal and Katie, Nathan Griffith, Aubree Akers, Harley Sawyers, Kustom Sawyers, great-grandchildren Isabella Seal, Katie Seal, Evan Seal, Lily Stevens, Jaxon Poliquin, and Sage Poliquin; two sisters, Christene Edwards Reece and Cathy Edwards; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sawyers was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Johnny Joe Sawyers; and Junior Sexton, who she thought of as a son. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with Pastor Jarred Seal and Pastor Steve Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Burial will follow in the Bryant Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030. Moody Funeral Services of Mount Airy is serving the family.