Margie, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. Margie was born in Oakley, Kansas on May 16, 1926, to Albert and Golda Miller.
Margie married Delbert E. Sawyer on September 5, 1948. They were married 58 years; Margie was a proud Air Force wife for 30 years.
After retiring in 1971, they stayed in Colorado Springs where Margie volunteered at her church and school for many years. She was a devoted servant of her Lord and Savior. Margie was known as “Nanny” to many children that she cared for and she loved them all as her own.
Margie loved her Lord, her country and her family, with passion and devotion.
She is survived by her 3 children: Aric Sawyer, Buzz (Sandy) Sawyer, Yolanda (John) Whitmore; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert; and sister, Donna.
Margie touched many lives with her caring, loving kindness and sweet smile.
She will be deeply missed and carried in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project in her honor as this charity was close to her heart.
A visitation will be held at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado on Thursday, March 7, 2024, 5:00 -7:00 pm and a Funeral Service will be held at Shrine of Remembrance on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11:00 am, followed by a burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
Kathy Paschall
6 Mar 2024I had the privilege of knowing “Nanny” for 20+ years. She was a force to be reconned with. She adored her family and treated my family as part of it. She always had a huge smile for me and my kiddos, and asked about them, everytime I saw her. She was so lucky to have her mind and body work so well for her, almost to the end. She lived a beautiful life and will be so missed by all she leaves here, but welcomed with open arms by the many loved ones who went before her. Love you lady!
Anne yatteau
7 Mar 2024Marge will never be forgotten in our hearts. She was a dear friend and cherished caring for my daughter as I would myself. So many years have passed and we still think of her everyday.
Yolanda, hang in, your mom was a beautiful person.
Anne Yatteau and Kim