Ms. Regina Beatrice Sawyer
October 2, 1958 - April 29, 2022
Regina Beatrice Sawyer (affectionally called Jean or Gina) was born on October 2, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Marian Sawyer. She was preceded in death by her mother. Jean was baptized at an early age at Olivet Baptist Church and lived her life in Chicago, IL. She attended Ruggles Elementary School and Hirsch High School in Chicago. She also attended Junior Colleges of Chicago were she received her Associates of Arts Degree. Her deepest passions were drawing and writing poetry. Jean was an avid reader, consuming any genre she found interesting. She was insistent about children reading, studying, and having fun. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was employed at Walmart in Richland, MS until her health began to fail. On Friday, April 29, 2022, Jean gained her heavenly wings. She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Tyler (Ebone) of Chicago, IL and Jalen Williams of Richland, MS: father, Robert of Chicago, IL; sister, Deidre (Henry) of Brandon, MS; brother, Robert Allison (Andrea) of Richland, MS; granddaughter, Cierra; grandsons, Tayvon Wood and Ayden all of Chicago, IL and a host of other relatives and friends.
Regina Beatrice Sawyer (affectionally called Jean or Gina) was born on October 2, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Marian Sawyer. She was preceded in death by her mother. Jean was baptized at an early age at Olivet Baptist Church and... View Obituary & Service Information