Mary Alice Sain, was born on February 11, 1920, in Madison County, Tennessee, to the late Clara Roberson Horn. She was lovingly adopted by the late Mann and Mary Askew.
She attended the Madison County School System, graduating from Merry High School in 1938. While in high school, she was said to have been a pretty good athlete, especially in basketball. After graduation, much of her time was spent doing domestic work.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Phillip David "Jack" Sain. To this union one daughter was born, Mary Elizabeth Sain.
She started attending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church when she could barley walk. When a neighborhood friend, Ollye "Brown Sugar" Curry started bringing her to church. She has been there ever since.
At a very young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was a very active member of Macedonia for close to 90 years. She remained active until her health began to slow her down, yet still attended until she could no longer manage.
She loved her Macedonia Church Family in a very special way. She served faithfully on many committees of the Church and in the community. She was a member of the Susie Jackson Circle, Sunday School and kitchen committee. She served and was president of the Missionary Society as well as serving on the City Wide Missionary Society. She also served the Church as Treasurer/Secretary and worked faithfully with the Obion River District and was a member of the Golden Circle (Eastern Star).
Always known for her culinary skills, she was more that just a great cook. She had many interest. She and her husband shared their home with families in need, college students, friends, sick and the elderly. They were always sharing their love of gardening with others. She had a great appreciation of gardening, canning and growing flowers. She also sewed, quilted and did ceramics.
She loved all means of travel and her husband affectionately called her "Roadmap".
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter: Mary Elizabeth (Maurice Hunt; grandson Micheal; four great grandchildren; special childhood cousins: Bertha Cooper of Ripley TN and Laura Valentine of Monrovia, CA; special friends: Arva Lee Hildreth, Mattie Cathy and Mattie Millikin. - copied -
She attended the Madison County School System, graduating from Merry High School in 1938. While in high school, she was said to have been a pretty good athlete, especially in basketball. After graduation, much of her time was spent doing domestic work.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Phillip David "Jack" Sain. To this union one daughter was born, Mary Elizabeth Sain.
She started attending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church when she could barley walk. When a neighborhood friend, Ollye "Brown Sugar" Curry started bringing her to church. She has been there ever since.
At a very young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was a very active member of Macedonia for close to 90 years. She remained active until her health began to slow her down, yet still attended until she could no longer manage.
She loved her Macedonia Church Family in a very special way. She served faithfully on many committees of the Church and in the community. She was a member of the Susie Jackson Circle, Sunday School and kitchen committee. She served and was president of the Missionary Society as well as serving on the City Wide Missionary Society. She also served the Church as Treasurer/Secretary and worked faithfully with the Obion River District and was a member of the Golden Circle (Eastern Star).
Always known for her culinary skills, she was more that just a great cook. She had many interest. She and her husband shared their home with families in need, college students, friends, sick and the elderly. They were always sharing their love of gardening with others. She had a great appreciation of gardening, canning and growing flowers. She also sewed, quilted and did ceramics.
She loved all means of travel and her husband affectionately called her "Roadmap".
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter: Mary Elizabeth (Maurice Hunt; grandson Micheal; four great grandchildren; special childhood cousins: Bertha Cooper of Ripley TN and Laura Valentine of Monrovia, CA; special friends: Arva Lee Hildreth, Mattie Cathy and Mattie Millikin. - copied -
Mary Alice Sain, was born on February 11, 1920, in Madison County, Tennessee, to the late Clara Roberson Horn. She was lovingly adopted by the late Mann and Mary Askew.
She attended the Madison County School System, graduating from Merry High School in 1938. While in high school, she was said to have been a pretty good athlete, especially in basketball. After graduation, much of her time was spent doing domestic work.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Phillip David "Jack" Sain. To this union one daughter was born, Mary Elizabeth Sain.
She started attending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church when she could barley walk. When a neighborhood friend, Ollye "Brown Sugar" Curry started bringing her to church. She has been there ever since.
At a very young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was a very active member of Macedonia for close to 90 years. She remained active until her health began to slow her down, yet still attended until she could no longer manage.
She loved her Macedonia Church Family in a very special way. She served faithfully on many committees of the Church and in the community. She was a member of the Susie Jackson Circle, Sunday School and kitchen committee. She served and was president of the Missionary Society as well as serving on the City Wide Missionary Society. She also served the Church as Treasurer/Secretary and worked faithfully with the Obion River District and was a member of the Golden Circle (Eastern Star).
Always known for her culinary skills, she was more that just a great cook. She had many interest. She and her husband shared their home with families in need, college students, friends, sick and the elderly. They were always sharing their love of gardening with others. She had a great appreciation of gardening, canning and growing flowers. She also sewed, quilted and did ceramics.
She loved all means of travel and her husband affectionately called her "Roadmap".
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter: Mary Elizabeth (Maurice Hunt; grandson Micheal; four great grandchildren; special childhood cousins: Bertha Cooper of Ripley TN and Laura Valentine of Monrovia, CA; special friends: Arva Lee Hildreth, Mattie Cathy and Mattie Millikin. - copied -
She attended the Madison County School System, graduating from Merry High School in 1938. While in high school, she was said to have been a pretty good athlete, especially in basketball. After graduation, much of her time was spent doing domestic work.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Phillip David "Jack" Sain. To this union one daughter was born, Mary Elizabeth Sain.
She started attending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church when she could barley walk. When a neighborhood friend, Ollye "Brown Sugar" Curry started bringing her to church. She has been there ever since.
At a very young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was a very active member of Macedonia for close to 90 years. She remained active until her health began to slow her down, yet still attended until she could no longer manage.
She loved her Macedonia Church Family in a very special way. She served faithfully on many committees of the Church and in the community. She was a member of the Susie Jackson Circle, Sunday School and kitchen committee. She served and was president of the Missionary Society as well as serving on the City Wide Missionary Society. She also served the Church as Treasurer/Secretary and worked faithfully with the Obion River District and was a member of the Golden Circle (Eastern Star).
Always known for her culinary skills, she was more that just a great cook. She had many interest. She and her husband shared their home with families in need, college students, friends, sick and the elderly. They were always sharing their love of gardening with others. She had a great appreciation of gardening, canning and growing flowers. She also sewed, quilted and did ceramics.
She loved all means of travel and her husband affectionately called her "Roadmap".
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter: Mary Elizabeth (Maurice Hunt; grandson Micheal; four great grandchildren; special childhood cousins: Bertha Cooper of Ripley TN and Laura Valentine of Monrovia, CA; special friends: Arva Lee Hildreth, Mattie Cathy and Mattie Millikin. - copied -
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