WGHS - Cynthia Brewer Sahr, Jim and Diane Brewer

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Jan 2, 2021, 8:39:30 PM1/2/21
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Hey Everyone,
It is with heavy heart that I come to you tonight, with the news that our mother, Martha Brewer, passed away suddenly at the age of 89. Martha was having a few back issues, nothing really serious... but the EMS was called to her home thru Life Alert on New Year's Day, and they found her on the floor. propped up against her recliner. At best, we believe that she was there roughly an hour. Thru tests at Cone Health, it was determined that she had a hemorrhage in the brain area, and roughly 1/3 of her brain cavity had filled with blood. The doctors let us know immediately, that there was nothing that could be done for her. She passed 1.2.2021. She moved to Guilford College when my dad completed his residency, and they set up housing for the family of 6. Martha was very involved in the community thru Civitains, Brownie leaders, various positions at our church Congregational UCC , and instilled in her kids that they also needed to get involved.

We would greatly appreciate prayers for our family. The email addresses are : (please put WGHS in the subject line)
Jim Brewer ('76)    jfbr...@icloud.com
Cynthia B. Sahr      schnau...@aol.com
Diane Brewer          dbrewer...@yahoo.com, 

Since this just happened this afternoon, no plans have been decided about a service. We all know that the Covid virus is dictating what can and should not be done. Thank you in advance for prayers you can lift up for the Brewer family.

Cynthia

Charlie

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Jan 2, 2021, 10:07:55 PM1/2/21
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May I speak on behalf of our WGHS online community when I say that our hearts and thoughts of your mother reach out from our united soul and embrace you and your family.

We will support you and lift you up in God’s grace.

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Jan 3, 2021, 12:19:29 AM1/3/21
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Clif Wakefield

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Jan 3, 2021, 6:50:58 AM1/3/21
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Cynthia, you have always been there for all of us bringing support for our pain and now we are all there with prayers for support for your family pain during the period of grieving for your family lost. But things are a little different in this case because your mom was so connected to a lot of us as we grew up in the Guilford College community. She was a second mom to a lot of us. Martha would email me every other week or so asking for an update and we would have a string of emails for the next few days after. She was there for me so many times especially during the time Cindy was battling cancer. Martha was there for me after Cindy passed and she knew my deep feelings and was comfort and support for me during my time of need. 
I love Martha as my second mom and I told her that many times. She was so proud of her family and spoke about them many times.
Back in high school when I was over at the Brewer home we soulfully sit and talk about everything. I called her Ms. Gazette because she knew just about everything that was happening in the Guilford community. The other name Gordon and I called her was Munch. I don’t know how that name came about but it was perfect and I think she liked it a little. 
I’m glad that Munch was in my life and there will always be a place in my heart for her. God bless you Martha Brewer, you will be missed.
Clif Wakefield 

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Jan 3, 2021, 10:08:59 AM1/3/21
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Cynthia I am so sorry to hear about the sudden death of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May all the good memories fill your heart with love. You truly are a blessing to so many people. I know your mother was blessed to have you as her daughter. My thoughts are with you, your brother and sister and all those that loved your mother.


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Cynthia, you have always been there for all of us bringing support for our pain and now we are all there with prayers for support for your family pain during the period of grieving for your family lost. But things are a little different in this case because your mom was so connected to a lot of us as we grew up in the Guilford College community. She was a second mom to a lot of us. Martha would email me every other week or so asking for an update and we would have a string of emails for the next few days after. She was there for me so many times especially during the time Cindy was battling cancer. Martha was there for me after Cindy passed and she knew my deep feelings and was comfort and support for me during my time of need. 

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Jan 3, 2021, 1:24:24 PM1/3/21
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Cynthia I was so sorry to hear about your sweet mother. She was a legend and so loved by all who we're fortunate to have known her. You and Church, Jim, and Diane are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you. Mickie

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Jan 14, 2021, 4:53:15 PM1/14/21
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Kathy,
I am sooooo sorry for this delayed response.....thank you so much for the note below. It truly means a lot to have friends caring about you.
Cynthia


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Jan 14, 2021, 8:51:20 PM1/14/21
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Clif,
I am sooo sorry that this response is quite delayed. If it hadn't been for good friends and extended family being there....well, I am not sure how I would have made it. My siblings and I called mom a detective....if you mentioned that you needed to get information on something, she was on it....like a dog with a bone. She would do all of this research, and then hand you Xeroxed sheets with all of the information that you were just talking about getting.....the DAY before. But hey, it made her feel really needed and useful. I am beyond words as to how much it meant to Diane and I that you not only came home for the funeral, but that you were willing to take her to her final resting place. I know that she was looking down at the selection of friends saying "well done family....well done." I wished we could've had her church service for her, and that will hopefully happen 1st choice end of March at her birthday....kinda doubt that Covid is going to let that happen....the next time will either be around Mother's Day or in June when Jim comes from WI to help clean out the house. That would be the easiest....as I don't think that his wife will leave the state of WI to even think about coming to NC 2 times in one year, if she hasn't been here in 9 yrs....but things can happen.

Thank you  again for starting out the speaking....and with such great words. Yep, it was my understanding that Gordon gave her grief for towering over her at Wesley Long, and called her Munch, short for Munchkin. I am really confident that I am right, but when I see her again, I will have to ask.

I can only pray that what I am hearing about your hearing is the last thing to go as you die, is true....as mom's last night on this earth, I sat alone with her in her room, listening to her breathing....and I was talking away to her. I had no desire to sleep.....truly too anxious to sleep, as I was holding out hope that the doctors were wrong. Anyhow, I literally talked about anything and everything thru out the wee early A.M. hours...and I thought I got a little sense at one point that mom was saying to me "Cynthie, would you PLEASE SHUT UP, I am trying to sleep here." Could be true as dad told me that I did not do silence well.....it's truly a GIFT, and that is how I going to live with it....LOL

I can't promise you that I will be good about emailing every couple of weeks....but I am going to try hard to step into her card sending ministry....as I have had waaaayyyyy too many folks say that mom was excellent for sending cards.

Much love my friend....and I knew EXACTLY who I was walking up to at the cemetery .... you HAVE NOT changed as much as you think you might have.....LOL
Cynthia


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Jan 14, 2021, 9:06:13 PM1/14/21
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Mickie,
First off, I am sooo sorry that this response is so delayed in getting to you. I truly am most grateful for the number of friends that have reached out and offered prayers for us during this difficult time. And second, it meant the world to Diane and I that you attended mom's graveside service. I honestly didn't believe many folks would come out due to the virus....but we were pleasantly surprised at the folks that came to help send her off in style.

Much Love,
Cynthia


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Jan 15, 2021, 9:38:55 AM1/15/21
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I am still praying for peace in your hearts. All your family are so special just as your mother was. Stay safe and I love you all.                   Mickie


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