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Elnora H. Sargeant, 87, of Monroeville, passed away early Wednesday evening, July 10, 2013 at Providence Care Center, following a brief illness.
She was born June 15, 1926 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Theodore and Vera (LaFavre) Hill. Elnora was a 1944 Sandusky High School graduate. She was a 4-H advisor for over 70 years and was inducted into the Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame. She was a member of the Sandusky Choral Society, Erie County Farm Bureau, Extension Homemakers, Lutheran Memorial Auxiliary, and St. John's Lutheran Church where she was the music and choir director. Elnora enjoyed singing, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family.
Elnora is survived by her three daughters, Cynthia (Bruce) Thayer of Berlin Heights, Kathleen (James) Norris of Centerburg, and Carolyn (Kenneth) Wilson of Byesville; one son, Lowell (Susan) Sargeant of Garland, TX.; eight grandchildren, Sharon (Michael) Baxter, Frank (Bettyann) Thayer, Matthew (Dawn) Thayer, Keith Norris, Marie (Travis) Kennedy, Leslie and Kristen Wilson , and Shelly (Kyle) Carpenter; ten great-grandchildren; her sister, Rosemary Pugh of Sandusky; several nieces, nephews and other family members.
Including her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clair E. Sargeant in 1997; and twin grandsons in infancy.
Friends may call Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory 1607 E. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Friends may also call Monday, July 15, 2013 from 9:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 9416 S.R. 99 N., Monroeville, Ohio 44847. Pastor James Michaels will be officiating. Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery, Castalia.
Memorial contributions may be made in Elnora's name to St. John's Lutheran Church, 9416 State Route 99 N. Monroeville, OH 44847, Erie County 4-H Foundation Fund # 602032, 2900 S. Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870, and Sandusky Choral Society, 315 Wayne Street Sandusky, OH 44870.
Online condolences may be made to www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
