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Sara Blanche Rogers Sipes Sara Blanche Rogers Sipes, born 27 Jan 1922, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away 8 July 08, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Lena A. Rogers, Father, Tilden A. Rogers, Sister Jennie Looney, Twin Brothers James and John Rogers, husbands Woody S. Sipes and Charles B. Brit Christian and niece Carol A. Looney. Sara is survived by her son, Charles B. Christian, Jr. M.D., daughter Dale A. Doolittle, Son In Law Terry Doolittle, Daughters in Law, Dianne E. Christian and Rose M. Christian and Grand Children Angela D. Christian, Sherry M. Christian, John B. Christian, Andrew C. Christian and Matthew B. Christian and nephew David A. Rogers. Sara spent the last few years of her life in San Antonio, Texas but lived most of her life in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Pascagoula, Mississippi. In Tuscaloosa, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked as a bookkeeper as she raised her children and was known to her friends as Blanche Christian. In Pascagoula she was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and proudly served as a Licensed Worship Leader and a member of the Alter Guild and the Daughter's of the King. She was a Master Bridge Player and loved crossword puzzles. A gifted Needle Pointer, she was the Founder of the Pascagoula-Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Needle Point Guild. She created a beautiful Needle Point rug which won National and International Prizes and will be a priceless heirloom from her for generations to come. The Family would like to thank the Staff of Hamilton House Assisted Living Home, Manor Care Briaridge and Vitas Hospice for their angelic care. Deep appreciation also is extended to Dr. James B. Morrison for his loving care. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 12 July 08 at 2PM at the Oak Hills Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint, San Antonio, TX7 78229. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. OAK HILLS MORTUARY 8332 FREDERICKSBURG RD. SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 210 616-0510

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Sara R. Sipes

January 27, 1922 - July 8, 2008