Rose May Sahnow

rose sahnow

May 9, 1938 ~ January 21, 2008

Services: A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM in Holly Memorial Gardens, Inc., 3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22911, where Interment will follow. Rose “May” Belew Sahnow, 69, of California, MD and formerly of Charlottesville, VA died January 21, 2008 at her residence. Born May 9, 1938 in Charlottesville, VA she was the daughter of the late Lacy and Virgie McCauley Belew, Sr. She was the loving wife of the late Robert “Bobby” Sahnow who preceded her in death on November 29, 1990. She is survived by her brothers; Lacy Belew, Jr. and his wife Marie of Charlottesville, VA and Elwood “Pete” Belew and his wife Mary of Troy, VA, brother- in -law Robert Cooper of California, MD, Nieces; Margaret Sipe and her husband Richard of Keswick, VA, Barbara Demko of Ridge, MD, Beth Joseph and her husband Joe of Hollywood, MD and Shirley Garrison and her husband Tom of Troy, VA, nephew, Kenny Belew, Sr. of Troy, VA, great nieces and nephews; Cristy Bodie and her husband Matt, Wesley Demko, Kenny Belew, Jr., Joe Joe Joseph and Carlee Joseph as well as two great-great nephews, Vaughn and Vince Bodie. She was preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth “Sis” Cooper and her nephew Larry W. Belew. She worked for Aldridge Ford, also known as Lexington Park Ford. On January 21, 2008 after numerous calls to family and friends, she went home to be with the rest of her family that she missed so much. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM in Holly Memorial Gardens, 3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22911 with Pastor Larry Wingfield officiating. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-4101. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

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  1. “Miss Mae was a wonderful person!! We will miss her!! Fondly, Julie Slade”

  2. “May will be missed by many! She was loved by all.Condolences to her family. “

  3. “To The Family – We were so sad to hear about the May’s passing. We knew May and Bobby for many years and had some good times together. Our thoughts and prayers to her family.”

  4. “I was saddened to hear of the loss of a great friend. My condolences go out to her family.”

  5. “What a shock to read of May’s death in the paper today. May was a wonderful friend to many, many of us. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends. Her pains are all gone now. I am sure she is happy to be with Bobby again. Deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. “

  6. “Aunt May, you were and always will be very special in my heart. I know you are at peace now with Mom, Uncle Bobby, Grannie and Granddaddy. There will be no more suffering and your new journey awaits you!”

  7. Leon(Tator) & Millie Cullison says:

    “May was a special friend and an interesting travel companion. She will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to her family.”

  8. “Our prayers are with the family and friends of May. She was a wonderful person and friend.”

  9. “”Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness. May was a very dear friend and co worker we loved her dearly and she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. “Love Flo & Jeff “”

  10. “May, Was a good friend of ours for many years. We will miss her, and send her family our deepest condolences. God rest you “May”. “

  11. “We are so sorry for the loss of May. We had loss touch over the years. She is now with her beloved husband Bob. condolences to her family.”

  12. “Aunt Mae we will miss you very much. We will see you again one day. There is no more suffering now. You are rejoying with Bobby,Sis,Grannie,Granddaddy. We love you very much.”

  13. “We were sorry to hear of May’s death. She will be missed by everyone. I will miss traveling with her. She was loved by all.”

  14. Marina Albert & Lindsey Elliott says:

    “We will be forever grateful for the friendship, joy and the wonderful memories “Miss May” has given us. She touched so many hearts and will be missed dearly. “

  15. “My Prayers are with you all God Bless.”

  16. “We were so very sorry to hear that May has passed away. She was a wonderful person and will be missed very much. Our sincere sympathy goes out to family and friends. “

  17. “May will truly be missed.Love Rob”

  18. “To Her Family, we a sorry for your loss! Miss May was like family to me. She and Bobby have known me since I was a child. Miss May was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. I find some comfort in the fact she is with Bobby. Sis and Lewie Sr! “

  19. “You will be Missed Aunt May. Rest peacefully in the arms of the angels ~love Donna ~ “

  20. “Aunt May, I know in my heart that you are there in peace with Granny & Grandaddy, Sis, Bobby, and Uncle Larry. I look forward to the day that we will all be together again as a “joyful & united family”. Cristy, Matt, Vaughn, & Vince love you and look forward to the day that we meet again………… Miss you Aunt May……………Hugs & Kisses “

  21. “MISS MAY WAS MY FRIEND AND LIKE A AUNT TO ME. MY DAD ALWAYS CALLED HER HILLBILLY. SHE WILL BE MISSED ALWAYS.”


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