Obituary - Sara Blanche (Rogers)Sipes

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Friday, July 11, 2008

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Sara Blanche Rogers Sipes was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 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 grandchildren, 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 and Pascagoula, Miss. In Tuscaloosa, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked as a bookkeeper. 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 Daughters of the King. She was a Master Bridge Player and loved crossword puzzles.

As 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 that 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 at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Oak Hills Mortuary Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Oak Hills Mortuary in San Antonio is in charge of arrangements; 210-616-0510.