Sheena Lee Sawyer
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Sheena Lee Sawyer, 76, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 08, 1946 in Frankfort, Indiana, daughter of the late Elmer Phillippo, Jr. and Kathleen Rouse Phillippo.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Lynn Valentine, who was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War; and a brother, Ron Phillippo (Roseanna).
Survivors include her husband Henry "Hank" Vernon Sawyer, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC; three sons, Doug Valentine (Allison) of Pittsburgh, PA, Vernon Sawyer of Galivants Ferry, SC, Kyle Sawyer (Karen) of Myrtle Beach; three daughters, Rachel Fowler (Bryon) of Atlanta, GA, April Timko (Jared) of Simpsonville, SC, Megan Sawyer (Jamie Soles) of Myrtle Beach, SC; 11 grandchildren, Solomon, Jacob, Donnie, Abigail, Allison, Christian, Lily, Noel, Bodhi, Koa, Lucy; sister, Sharon Harvey (Dave) of Tampa, FL; a brother, Don Phillippo (Suree) of Tampa, FL; as well as many extended family members and friends.
Sheena was a graduate of Purdue University. She and Hank lived forty blessed years in Marion, SC, raising their family. Sheena retired from teaching in Marion Schools, after 23 years of dedication. She enjoyed spending time reading, dancing, gardening, going to the beach, traveling and cheering on the Atlanta Braves. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
A celebration of Sheena's life will be held 2:00pm Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Marion Baptist Church, 106 S Main St, Marion, SC 29571.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Sheena's name to the Alzheimer's Association, https://act.alz.org/donate or to Help 4 Kids, 2523 Forestbrook Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.
Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com
Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.