Wanda Smith Sawyer Wanda Smith Sawyer, aged 77, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at her home. She was born May 19, 1935 in Salisbury, NC to the late Marion and Maude (Joines) Smith. Upon graduating from high school, she earned her BS in 1957 from AppalachianContinue Reading
Wanda Smith Sawyer
Wanda Smith Sawyer, aged 77, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at her home.
She was born May 19, 1935 in Salisbury, NC to the late Marion and Maude (Joines) Smith. Upon graduating from high school, she earned her BS in 1957 from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and later her MA from the University of Delaware in 1976. Wanda had taught as a primary grade school teacher in school districts in Manassas, VA, Durham County, NC and later Cecil County, MD. She balanced her career as a teacher with that of being a wife and raising her family. Her hobbies included sailing, reading, sewing and cooking. She was a long time member of Head of Christiana Church and the Retired Teachers of Maryland.
Wanda is survived by her husband James; son James Michael Sawyer of Newark, DE; daughter Laura Ann Reardon and her husband Jeff also of Newark, DE; grandchildren Matthew David Morris, Virginia Paige Sawyer, Zachary James Sawyer, Caitlyn Morris, and Carley Morris; and one brother Philip Smith.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church, 1100 Church Rd., Newark, DE 19711. To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com.
R.T. Foard and Jones
Funeral Directors & Crematory
(302) 731-4627
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