Dottie Sawyer

Herrin- Dorothy F. (Dottie) Sawyer, 84, of West Frankfort, formerly of San Francisco, CA. died at 11:35 AM. November 5, 2002 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Dottie was born on August 23,1918 in San Francisco to Elijah & Lily Florence (Manning) Wilson. She married Harry Sawyer in 1985 in Idaho. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Sawyer retired as a switchboard operator for Hood Construction Company in Los Angeles. Before that she owned and operated a day care facility also in California. In her spare time Dottie enjoyed reading Danielle Steele romance novels. Her favorite flowers were yellow roses. Survivors: Son- Thomas Tucker- Kalispell, Montana Dau & son in law- Patricia & Lin Barrell- Carbondale Eight Grandchildren Seventeen Great Grandchildren Her parents and five husbands preceded her in death. In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Sawyer was cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.