Marcia Nanette Sawyer

Marcia Nanette Sawyer slipped peacefully into eternity on February 12, 2018, surrounded by her beloved daughter, Le Ann, and dear friends. Marci was born on April 20, 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Lowell Robert and Vera Marin Simmons. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Marci graduated from beauty school when she was only 16-years-old and always loved doing hair. She maintained her cosmetology license until she was physically unable to continue working. Marci joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1989. Over the years, she held many callings including nursery leader, primary teacher, and visiting teacher. Marci also served a service mission for the LDS Church at the Sandy Bishop's Storehouse in 2000. It was while serving there, that she met her dear friend and adventure buddy, Wanda Briggs. Marci and Wanda enjoyed working together so much that they extended their missions several times, serving until 2012. Marci also enjoyed time spent volunteering for LDS Family Services in Sandy, UT. Marci married the love of her life and eternal sweetheart, John K. Sawyer, on June 6, 1992, in Redding, California. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Marci is survived by her loving daughter, Le Ann Marie Stevens, who so faithfully and tenderly cared for her mother. She is also survived by her step-mother, Celia Scott Simmons; and many "adopted" family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, John K. Sawyer; her son, David; her parents, Lowell Robert and Vera Marin Simmons; and her brother, Lowell Robert Simmons II. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11 am at the Midvale 11th Ward Building, 97 West 7500 South, Midvale, UT. Friends may join Le Ann in a luncheon immediately following the memorial service. Friends and loved ones who wish to send condolences and flowers, may send them to 8511 South 1330 East, Sandy UT 84093. Place of Birth:Portsmouth, VirginiaPlace of Death:Salt Lake City, Utah