Eleonora E. Sawyer, age 90, of Toms River passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in New Orleans, LA, she moved to Toms River in 1956, and has remained an area resident since.
Prior to her retirement in 1991, she worked as a bookkeeper for Agway, Lakewood, for many years. A parishioner of St. Joseph RC Church, Eleonora (Ellie) enjoyed making her favorite New Orleans recipes, especially while spending time with her family. Many of her summer days were spent enjoying the ocean. She also loved gardening, and a good game of cards!
She is survived by her children, Keith Sawyer, and Sheryl Pope and her husband Leroy, all of Toms River, and Karlene Mitchell and her husband Craig of New Orleans; her grandchildren, Keith, Nicole, Carissa, Danielle, Larissa, Justin, Bryant, Dustin and Kevin; and her great-grandchildren, Grace, Noah, Claire, Ariel, and Danny.
Services were private under the direction of Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River.
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