Mrs Enid Sawyer O'Mara

Enid Sawyer O’Mara went to be with The Lord on April 4th, 2023. She was 78. Enid was born in Bunkie, Louisiana on October 20, 1944 to Bessie (nee Blankenship) and Marvin D. Sawyer. She attended Bunkie public schools and was a graduate of Northwestern State University and received her Masters in Education from Mississippi College. She embarked on a teaching career in New Orleans, Louisiana. While teaching in New Orleans, she met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) O’Mara who was attending Tulane Medical School. They welcomed their first son while in New Orleans. Their second son was born in Memphis while Bill completed a period of specialized training in surgery. In 1973, the young family moved to Carthage, MS, where Bill set up his medical practice. Sadly, soon after the birth of their third son, Bill lost his courageous fight with leukemia in 1976. Enid was left to raise three young sons which she accomplished with unwavering faith and perseverance Enid was a gifted teacher and loved her elementary students just as much as they loved her. She was honored to be named “Teacher of the Year” in 1991 and again in 1997. While teaching, she miraculously balanced her career with the arduous task of raising three precocious boys. She never missed a sporting or school event and proudly attended their college graduations. Bill would be so proud of the fine young men they have become. Enid was a devoted Christian. Her faith was the centerpiece of her life and she was steadfast in ministering to others. She was a member of First Baptist of Carthage where she enriched the lives of many. Refusing to allow her retirement, she taught the same group of ladies starting when they were ten years old and continued to guide and mentor them through their teens, college, young adulthood and older years. She was a faithful member of her Explorers’ Bible Study and created many long lasting friendships throughout the years. Along with her parents and husband, Enid was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Peggy and Lawrence Parker, sister, Carmen Roy, brother-in-law, Hal Jones and sister- in- law, Nancy Sawyer. She is survived by sons, Dr. William O’Mara (Meredith) of Beaumont, TX, Dr. Patrick O’Mara (Amy) of Madison and Stephen O’Mara of Gulfport. She was the proud grandmother of six grandchildren: William III, Evelyn, Emily, Martha Ellis, Weezie and Ellie. She is also survived by brother Ronald Sawyer, sister Linda Howell (Dean), brothers- in- law Richard Roy, James O’Mara (Jeanette), Charles O’Mara (Susan), sister-in-law Jane Jones and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and their families. While our hearts are heavy, we find solace in knowing that she is in heaven with her beloved Bill. Visitation will be held at First Baptist of Carthage on Saturday, April 8th from 10:00am-12:00pm. A family graveside service will follow. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to a charity of your choice.

Mrs Enid Sawyer O'Mara

October 20, 1944 - April 4, 2023

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