Sallie Clarke Delaigle Syms

Sallie Clarke DeLaigle Syms, 96, went to be with the lord Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Minus Jasper and Nannie Herrington Clarke, She was a native and longtime resident of Burke County, having grown up in the Green Fork Community. Sallie was always active in her church. Sallie loved attending church and loved all of the church members. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church and taught the Joy Sunday School Class. Sallie was a former Sunday School teacher for 3 year olds at First Baptist Church. She was a member of Woodmen of the World and retired from Blanchard Equipment after 28 years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Herman B. DeLaigle and Frank Syms; a son, Felix DeLaigle; a granddaughter, Carrie Nell DeLaigle Backus; brothers, Mack Clarke, Lovett P. Clarke, Paul Clarke, and Bobby Clarke; and a sister, Mary Godbee.

Sallie was tasked with raising her two sons alone after her husband was suddenly taken away in 1957. Through her determination and perseverance, she was able to raise and educate her sons.

She is survived by two sons, Dean DeLaigle of Madison and Vinson DeLaigle (Peggy) of Madison; five grandchildren, Stephen DeLaigle (Tara) of Madison, Jonathan DeLaigle (Tori) of Omaha, NE, Leah DeLaigle Weldon of Madison, Hope DeLaigle of Madison, and Daniel DeLaigle (Caty) of Athens; a sister, Gladys Cafferty of Murfreesboro, TN; a brother, Jimmy Clarke of Augusta, ten great grandchildren; two step-sons, Wayne Syms and Terry Syms both of Waynesboro; and a special niece, Ferney DeLaigle of Waynesboro; and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she adored.

Funeral Services will be held 11:30am Saturday, April 9 at Rosemont Baptist Church, 522 Highway 25 North, Waynesboro GA 30830 with Rev. Mike Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00am until the time of the service.

Pallbearers are Nick DeLaigle, Charlie DeLaigle, Benny Clarke, Chris Clarke, Matt Clarke, and Will Syms.

Remembrances may be made to Rosemont Baptist Church Vision Fund.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA   30830 (706-554-3531)

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