Sadie Mae Washington

Sadie Mae Jones was born on September 4, 1930 along with her twin sister Nettie Mae to the late Jonas and Bessie Lee Jones in Brewton, Georgia. She attended school in the Laurens County school district. Sadie married the late James Isaac Washington on July 13, 1948. Her husband’s work in the U.S. Navy and its Fleet Reserve, had the couple stationed at a variety of locations throughout the country. They ultimately settled in Portsmouth, VA and purchased their home for the next 70 years in August 1950. Sadie retired from work in the environmental services department of Tarmac America, Norfolk, VA. Although she may not have liked to cook, she enjoyed shopping and traveling. Sadie Washington joined Noble Street Baptist Church on April 20, 1950 where she remained a faithful and loyal member. She had been an active member of the Sunday School, Noon Day Prayer Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Octogenarian Ministry, and Female/Joint Ushers. Also, she had been active in the community with the Wilson Ward Civic League, Sassy Snappers-Red Hatters, Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association, Modernettes Social and Savings Club, and the Chesapeake Square Mall Walkers. Sadie Washington was truly a woman of God…steadfast, humble and full of grace. Her faith was not just something she spoke about, but rather it was something she ‘lived’ every single day. She served faithfully, not only in the church, but out in the community. She was always checking on the sick, comforting the lonely, and showing up with willing hands where love and care were needed most. Her life exuded love, kindness, and was a testimony to God’s goodness; her heart reflected His compassion. Sadie Washington touched the lives of many with her love and kindness, and will be remembered fondly by all who knew her, In addition to her late husband, Sadie Washington was also preceded in death by sister Nettie Mae Murphy and brothers Jerome Jones and Gary Jones, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, niece Cynthia Thompson; niece Patricia Harris and grandnephew Nicolas Bush; step-niece Kathy Murphy Randall (Jeffrey) and step-grandniece Tabitha Trapp. Sister-in-law Fredericka Jones and nephew Gary Jones, Jr; goddaughter Ernestine Wilcox; and host of other relatives and friends.

Sadie Mae Washington

September 4, 1930 - March 18, 2025