Mrs. Tanzy, who passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, was born October 16, 1923, a farmer’s daughter in Union County as an only child to James Conley and Mattie Stegall Baucom. She was raised in New Salem, NC and went on to study at Pfeiffer College and King’s Business School in Charlotte.
She moved to Charlotte as a young woman where she worked at the Boggs Co. She met the love of her life, John Tanzy, at a Victory Bell dance at Morris Field Air Force Base, where he was stationed during WWII. She and John worked side by side at Tanzy’s Grill for thirty plus years. Sarah was known for her incredible work ethic and her ability to overcome any obstacle.
Sarah had many loves in her life: her children, her grandchildren, her church, cooking, gardening, bridge, shoes, and hats. She served in various positions with the Red Fez Camelettes, the Eastern Star and Calvary United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Ora Tanzy Escott and her husband, Everett “Buck” of Charlotte; her son, Robert Tanzy and his wife, Ann of Waxhaw; two grandchildren, Kathleen Tanzy Hartwell and Caroline J. Tanzy; one grandson-in-law, John Hartwell; along with many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Tanzy's family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15th from 10:00-10:45 a.m., followed by a celebration of her life at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Marshville.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Calvary United Methodist Church, 512 West Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
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