Carolyn Darlene Sawyer

Carolyn Darlene Gann Sawyer of Lynchburg, Tennessee passed from this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 79 years. A native of Winchester, Tennessee she is the daughter of the late James and Mattie Lee Gann. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, Teddy Sawyer, one grandson, Nicholas Morton, siblings, Teresa Taylor, James Gann Jr., Ricci Gann, Teddy Gann, and Danny Gann. A Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home in Lynchburg, Tennessee with Pastor A.J. Alderman and Pastor Drew Hayes officiating. Friends may visit and reminisce with the family on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery fund or The Nicholas Sawyer Morton " Lead with Kindness scholarship" in honor of her grandson at http://spot.fund/d6dwv1hss Carolyn.was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and the Pleasant Hill Ladies. She worked for many years at Delongs, Home Health, and as a Substitute Teacher. Carolyn was a life long volunteer, including Contact Life Line, Senior Citizens, The Library Board and the Eastern Star. Carolyn was a very kind hearted and generous person. and very devoted to her family and friends. She was full of life, spunky and a little mischievous. Carolyn was known for her beautiful smile and sunny disposition. She was slow to anger, quick to forgive and always patient, classy and a great example of grace. rarely got angry and was always patient, classy and a great example of grace. She loved to read, loved road trips, was always up for an adventure and usually could be found watching the grandkids activities, especially sports. Carolyn loved technology but could never remember passwords and user names. Her survivors include her husband of 62 years, Bobby Sawyer of Lynchburg, Tennessee, children, Tami Morton (Will), Tona Sawyer, Lori Wise (Denny), grandchildren, Derek Sawyer, Dalton Barrier (Andrea), Jordan Barrier (Victoria) Bennett Morton, Gavin Wise, great grandchildren, Hudson Sawyer and Delainey Sawyer, siblings, Terry Gann (Ann) Donna Gann (Rick) Rosann Salyer (Steve) Tony Gann (Reba) brother in law, Wayne Sawyer (Glenda), sister in laws, Connie Gann and Kathy Gann, and one uncle, Freddie Tatum (Henny). Carolyn is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made at www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com Lynchburg funeral home is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Sawyer.

Carolyn Darlene Sawyer

June 28, 1947 - August 11, 2026