Christina Lee Sawyer, age 47, passed away August 8, 2022 in Houston, Missouri. Christy was born September 29, 1974 in Lee Summit, Missouri to Robert and Debra Bates.
Christy is preceded in death by two daughters, Macie Lorraine Sawyer, and Emily Renee Sawyer; grandparents, Arlene and Raymond Stubblefield; father-in-law, Melvin Eugene Sawyer; and two aunts, Jackie Hedges, and Raylene Stubblefield.
She is survived by her husband, Christopher Sawyer; sons, Austin Diedrich, Anthony Sawyer, Joshua Sawyer, and Sean Akers; parents, Robert and Debra Bates; five grandchildren; sister, Angie Yarber and husband Jody; mother-in-law, Becky Sawyer and Lydon Dodson; brothers-in-law, Travis Sawyer and Trinity Sawyer; and many nieces and nephews.
Christy grew up in Lee Summit, Missouri. She moved to Licking, Missouri where she graduated from Licking High School in 1993. In August 2004, Christy married Chris Sawyer in Licking.
She loved playing canasta, spending time with her family, friends, and especially her grandkids. Christy will be greatly missed by all who knew her.