Margaret Humphreys Sayers

Margaret Sayers took her long awaited and rightful place with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2009.

She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Howard Kaiser and Odessa Chenevert Humphreys on April 17, 1932, the first of three children. She married the love of her life on September 27, 1950 and they moved to Texas. Margaret and J. D. settled in Pasadena in 1952 and raised all four of their children there.

She was a loving and selfless Mother and wife, and a devoted grandmother. Margaret taught Sunday School for many years at Thomas Avenue Baptist Church, served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and Girt Scout leader, was a talented seamstress, a lifetime member of the PTA, was blessed with a beautiful singling voice and helped her husband build and run a successful business, which came to be known as Pasadena Gun Center. She lived her life in service to her family and set an example of love for all.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 59 years, Joseph David (J.D) Sayers Sr., daughter Mary Helen Anderson (Phil), sons David Sayers (Jackie) and De Lea Sayers (Nan), Ten beloved grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, three sister-in-laws, one brother-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister and one daughter Christine.

“Do not grieve long, for her suffering has ended and her rest and reward are everlasting”.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM in class rooms 1 & 2 at Bayshore Hospital, 400 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX.

Those wishing to make a donation in Margaret’s honor, in lieu of flowers, may do so to the Boy Scouts of America, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or the NRA.