Eudora E. Sovay, 96, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012, in the Manor at Perrysburg, as a result of a fall. Eudora was born on June 8, 1916, in Delta, Ohio to Ray and Goldie (Merrill) Watkins. After graduating from high school at age 16, she attended Stautzenberger College. On June 20, 1942, she married Lyle Sovay. Eudora worked as an executive secretary to the president of Willys Overland. She later worked as an office manager for Aero Exterminators and enjoyed spending time at home raising her family. Eudora had a calm wise spirit and will be remembered for her positive attitude and compassion for others.
Eudora is survived by her daughter, Louise (Thomas) Berg; grandchildren, Traci (David) Kujawa, Erik Berg, and Dr. Neil (Anne) Berg; great-grandsons, Joel and Asher Berg; and sister-in-law, Eulalia Rhein. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lyle; son, Harold; grandson, Randy; and brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Nunzie) Watkins.
Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Thursday from 2:00-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday in Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. Private graveside services will be held at Fulton Union Cemetery, Delta. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, or Zoar Lutheran Church. www.eggleston-meinert.com
Visitation: Thursday, September 20, 2012
2:00-8:00 pm
Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home
440 S. Coy Road
Oregon, Ohio 43616
Services: Friday, September 21, 2012
11:00 am
Zoar Lutheran Church
314 E. Indiana Avenue
Perrysburg, Ohi0 43551
Interment: Fulton Union Cemetery