Eileen C. Sawyer

Eileen C. Sawyer, 98, of McGehee, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. She was born in Drew County, Ark. on November 22, 1917 to Madden and Alma Graves Curry. Eileen loved to cook and work in her garden and flower beds. She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Granvil Pharr and Vernon Sawyer; daughter, Helon Barrett Alexander and siblings. Survivors include her grandchildren, Tanya French and her husband, Mike and Bobby Barrett; great-grandchildren, Lindsey Holloway, Mikey French and his wife, Ali and Robby Barrett.; great-great-grandchildren, Ross Anthony Holloway and Madden Holloway. Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Drew County, Ark. with Rev. Joe Head officiating. Arrangements are by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. On-line guest book at www.griffinculpepper.com.