Mary-Ann Mitchell Sainsbury

Mary-Ann Mitchell Sainsbury, 51, of Peachtree City, GA entered into eternal life with God and Jesus on November 19, 2010. She was born in Greensburg, raised in Versailles, IN, graduated South Ripley High School in 1977 and was a member of the DAR. She pursued a bachelor's degree in Nutrition at Purdue University where she was involved in student affairs, was a member of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma Fraternity and was captain of the majorettes. She followed a career in Nutritional Sales Management. She married John Sainsbury in '92 and was blessed with twins, Allie and Hunter, in 1996. She was a member of the Peachtree City United Methodist Church where she was very active with Prayer Groups, Prayer Shawl ministry, Sunday School, Bible Studies and Mission Outreach Projects, particularly with The Bishop Judith Craig Children's Home in Liberia. Mary-Ann tirelessly volunteered in a multitude of community, school and scouting programs and was especially talented for inspiring participation and achievement. Mrs. Sainsbury was preceded in death by her father, James H. Mitchell. She is survived by her devoted husband, John and her loving children, Hunter and Allie of Peachtree City. She is also survived by her mother, Louise Mitchell of Versailles, IN and her sister, Susan Mitchell of Binghamton, NY. Family will receive friends Saturday, November at 10:00am with a celebration of her life following at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. James Byerly of the Tyson United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Relay for Life or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.