Sadie Mae (Mixon) Raulerson

Sadie Mae Raulerson, 101, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, after a short illness. Sadie was born in Wayne County on January 31, 1924 to the late, Steve J. and Leah Truett Mixon. She was the perfect example of The Greatest Generation, surviving the Great Depression and World War II by developing a "Can Do" attitude and inner strength that was second to none.

Sadie is remembered by her family and friends for her sparkling blue eyes, generous heart, and fun sense of humor. She had many passions: playing the guitar, gardening, raising chickens, and loving her dogs, especially BeBe and Lily Belle. But, most of all, everyone knew she had an unwavering faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dr. Dennis Moses, and Lt. Colonel Tom Raulerson as well as her "chosen son", Dr. Howard Wasdin.

Sadie loved her family. She is survived by one son, Tom Raulerson (Melanie) of Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, JoAnn Bunch (Brent) of Prineville, OR, and Sherree Fountain (Steve) of Jesup, GA; and three step-daughters, Rayna Gardner (Greg) of Pompano Beach, FL, Spring Wachter of Sebastin, FL, Vera Stubblefield (Elbert)  of Hixson, TN. She had four grandchildren, Dr. Joshua Raulerson (Amy) of Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Graham Raulerson of Alhambra, CA, Leah Somanader (Mark) of Boulder, CO, and Rebecca O'Dell (Brian) of Austin, TX; and two great grandchildren,  Greta and Ani Raulerson of  Pittsburgh, PA. She also had four nieces, Patsy Cornwell (Todd) of Fayetteville, GA, Peggy Tucker of Brunswick, GA, Ouida Long of Pittsburgh, PA, and Sandra Mixon of North Carolina; and one nephew, Carson Mixon (Jessa) of Hortense, GA.

On behalf of Sadie, her family would want to thank At Home Senior Living and Hospice of South Georgia for making her final months full of love and support. Also, Linda Clark deserves a special thanks for sitting with her during her final nights, nourishing her soul with Bible readings, prayers, and songs. Old Bethel Baptist Church was the backbone of Sadie's life. She was saved while attending church when she was around twelve years old and was a member of the church for ninety years. The church's prayers helped her survive many illnesses.

Sadie would want everyone who mourns her to remember that she had a full, blessed life and is now at home with her Lord.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Old Bethel Baptist Church with Reverend Mark Ledbetter officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church.

 Interment will be follow in the Old Bethel Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Jones, Wayne Scott, Wayne Atkinson, Tim Conner, Blake Wasdin and Dr. Graham Raulerson.

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