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Sarah Hall Obituary

Sarah Ann (Pestun) Hall East Leroy Sarah Ann (Pestun) Hall, 65, of East Leroy, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born February 24, 1944 in Dayton, Tennessee the daughter of Clarence and Betty (Barger) Yates. On July 19, 1963, Sarah was married to Anton Pestun, who preceded her in death on June 16, 1993. She was a member of the Andrus Street Church of God, and loved to cook, care for her family and travel. For several years, Sarah worked as a teacher's aide for the Calhoun County Head Start program. On January 2, 1998 she married Bill F. Hall, who survives. Also surviving are three sons: Anton Rodney Pestun of Napa Valley, CA, Donald Thomas (Sherry) Pestun of Lawton, OK and Ricky Lee (Lynn) Pestun of Battle Creek; three stepsons: Bill (Jan) Hall, Jr. of Climax, James (Brenda) Hall of East Leroy and Ricky (Patty) Hall of East Leroy; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; two sisters: Phyllis (Jerry) Mainstone of East Leroy and Joby (Chuck) Glau of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Clara Swafford and Shirley Bordner; and one brother, Tommy Yates. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. James V. Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence or The ALS Association West Michigan Office.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Mar. 7, 2009.

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Kelley (Isaacson) Phillips

March 9, 2009

Dear Rodney, Don, and Rick,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. Every memory I have of your mom is a happy, precious memory! My childhood memories of the times spent in your family home on Dupont Street are precious. Love to all of you.

Bob Breslin

March 8, 2009

Joby,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Sarah Ann. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deb Feltner

March 7, 2009

I am sorry about the loss of Sarah. She is in a much better place now and peaceful with God. Bill please don't forget us and you know we are here to talk to or listen. Prayers are with you and your family.

kit waterson

March 7, 2009

Our prayers are with you all.Bill, I treasure the time I had with Sarah caring for her.You both will be forever in my heart....
Jeff and Kit Waterson

Lena & Ron Koge

March 7, 2009

Bill and family, your Mom is in our thoughts and prayers and I know she is in a much better place now, and I hope this thought brings you peace. She was a wonderful Mother and wife.

Carolyn Veihl

March 6, 2009

Rodney,Don, and Ricky, we are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing she was a great gal . Sincerely
Carolyn and Doug Veihl

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