Leola Sadowski

Leola Sadowski, 75, returned to her heavenly home on February 15, 2016 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and involved in the Emmaus Community. Leola was also a Hospice Volunteer.

Leola was born to the late Clyde and Edith Waters. She was blessed by a large and loving family.

Survivors include her husband, Louis Sadowski; two sons: Rickey Hawkins (Sally) of Birchwood and Ray Hawkins (Janice) of Cleveland; two stepsons: David Sadowski (Renia) and Jason Sadowski (Kim); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Zane Waters (Patti) of Cleveland; sister, Connie Casto (Don) of Tallahassee, Florida; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Campbell officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 19, 2016 at Boanerges Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:30-8:00 P.M. Thursday prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice of Chattanooga Suite 19, Chattanooga, TN 37421. or www.hospiceofchattanooga.org.

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.