Sayre, Anna ""Ann"" Lou Hall

Passed: 2016-09-20

Age: 74

Source: Charleston Gazette

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2016-09-24

Information:      Anna ""Ann"" Lou Hall Sayre, 74, of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.  She died following a long-fought battle with cancer.  She was born April 7, 1942, daughter of the late James and Mildred Elliott Hall.  Ann was a 1960 graduate of Ripley High School.  She was a lifelong homemaker and member of Calvary United Methodist Church.  Ann loved her family and the outdoors.  She was an active member of the 4-H where she was a leader.  She also loved being involved with the horse barn at the Jackson County Junior Fair, where she served as chairman and board member.  Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Orville R. (Sonny) Sayre of Ripley; children, Lori Schuller (George) of Brisbane, Australia, Tammy Banks (Sean) of Ripley ad James Sayre (fiancee, Betsy) of Kenna; grandchildren, Ian (Alex) Banks of Ripley, Trae Schuller of Scottsdale, Ariz., Callan Banks of Ripley, and future grandchildren, Hunter, Mason, and Aubrey Stephens of Kenna.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents, James Hall on August 13, 2010, and Mildred on January 21, 2012.  The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice nurses, Melody Bumgardner, Sherry Stoffel and Jenny Ford and to Ann's wonderful caregivers, Crystal Thompson, Doris Herdman and Carol Winland.  Funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with Pastor David Fields and the Rev. Charles Hicks officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Given.   Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home.  Donations in memory of Ann can be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV  25387.