Mary "Marcella" Hanna Sasser

Mary “Marcella” Hanna Sasser, age 98, of Augusta, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She was the daughter of Marion B Sr. and Josephine Hatcher Hanna, of Sumter, South Carolina.

In addition to her parents, Marcella is preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. (JC) Sasser of Woodcliff GA, her siblings Anna H. Byrd of Danville, VA, MB Hanna Jr. of Sumter SC, and Rufus Hanna of Lexington SC.

Marcella attended Spartanburg Junior College where she studied Education. She later married Joseph C. Sasser and moved to Sylvania, GA. She was recognized by many for raising seven children while her husband was often away as a Merchant Marine. Marcella was known for her love of gardening, award winning tomatoes, canning and pickling. The harvest and preservation of food was rooted in her life, and instilled in her children. Her love for children lead her to established a kindergarten at First Presbyterian Church in Sylvania, Georgia in the 1960’s. This was later expanded as Sasser’s Kiddie Kollege, where she taught Kindergarten for more than 2 decades providing a strong educational foundation for children in that community.

Marcella loved people and was selfless. She loved listening to Gospel hymns. Her Bible verse crossword puzzles were another favorite. She loved to craft and crochet, gifting tea towels and Christmas ornaments to many. She previously served as a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sylvania, GA and the D.A.R. She was known as Gramcella by her grands, and will be remembered for her quick laugh, warm smile and famous hugs.

Marcella loved her family and friends deeply. She was the Matriarch of her family and a pillar of strength throughout her life, and in her final days.

Marcella is survived by her children, Sherron Sasser Shonk (Harold), Joe Sasser Jr. (Claudette), Deborah Sasser (Rick), Victoria Sasser Martin (Laurice), Marcia Sasser, Randy Sasser (April), Julian B. Sasser (Claudia), 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great-great grandsons and many nieces and nephews.

Family will accept friends and family for visitation at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Home, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA, October 17th at 1:00 PM. The Chapel Service will follow at 2:00. Graveside service will be at 4:00, Little Horse Creek Baptist Church, 814 Little Horse Creek Rd. Rocky Ford, GA

The family offers a special thanks and appreciation to the very special people who helped with her care: Mrs. Sharon Brown, The team with Wendy’s Senior Services and Regency Southern Care Hospice.

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