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Sara Jaquish Obituary
Sara Loutishia Jaquish, age 72, of Riceville, TN left this world to be with her Lord, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born, January 30, 1953 in Nashville, TN.
Preceded in death by her father, James Shepherd of Phoenix, AZ; and mother, Velvie (Muncy) Shepherd of Athens, TN.
Her father moved the family back to Michigan where Sara attended modeling school in addition to general academics and cheerleading before graduating from Garden City High School.
Her love for music was inspired by singing bluegrass and gospel when she would stay with her grandmother in the mountains of West Virginia. Moving back to the Nashville area after graduation, she began work at a recording studio and worked with several icons of the Nashville music industry. She attended Volunteer State College and began work in commercial accounting where she met and married her husband, Mike Jaquish. They lived in Gallatin, TN for many years and in 1997 moved and opened a business in Athens, TN where she worked as office manager. Sara was active in the local Women’s Pilot Club and helped in fashion shows and fund raisers. She enjoyed family time at the lake and Christmas was her favorite time of the year since she loved to give gifts and make people smile. Sara was a member of Trinity Grace Church of Athens, TN.
Sara is survived by her husband, Mike Jaquish of Riceville, TN; children, Darrell Franklin of Hendersonville, TN, Holly Hampton Piro of Cottontown, TN, Amber Jaquish (Zach) Bradner of Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren, Ashlyn Franklin, Kailey Franklin, Isaak Hampton, Tristan Bradner, Izzabelle Hampton, Amberlin Bradner, Indigo Hampton, Josephine Piro; and her brother, Ralph Rambo of Athens, TN. Sara has been blessed with a large extended family on all sides of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends.
Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025 in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Walt Alexander officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service.
A private burial will be held, Monday, April 7th in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memories and Condolences
for Sara Jaquish
Steve and Robbie Smith
April 5, 2025
We are praying for you and your family. Sara was a woman full of faith. We loved talking with her every time we would see her. Sorry we couldn't be there, but we are praying for strength and grace to comfort you all.
Sandra Dickinson (Reid)
April 4, 2025
My special friend. We prayed together, cried together, laughed together. I will miss my sweet forever friend.
Eddie Frix
April 3, 2025
My deepest condolences Mike to you and all of your family. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
David England
April 3, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m praying for your family
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Lola Hester
April 3, 2025
Sara(cricket), was Maid-of-Honor at my wedding. A dear friend, she will be missed.
Arnold and Gail Sledge
April 2, 2025
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family , such a loss of a Special Lady
Carolyn Weaver
April 2, 2025
Holly, so sorry for your loss, love and prayers
Debbie Evans
April 2, 2025
You will always be loved and never forgotten. I so wish we could have met in person.
Derrick Triplett
April 2, 2025
Her most important journey has now begun. Her work here on earth was only temporary. Now it’s on to her everlasting home. No tears in Heaven.
Fran and Paul Citrullo
April 2, 2025
Mike, we are holding you close to our hearts as you navigate through this season of grief. Sara's presence will always be felt and her love and sweet smile will always surround you. God Bless you and your loving family!
George and Jeanie Chu
April 2, 2025
Our condolences to you/your family for your loss.
May you know that the Lord walks with you and he will comfort you.
Amy Elkins
April 2, 2025
She was truly one of the most precious people I’ve ever known! She will be missed!!
Ronnie and Betty Albert
April 2, 2025
Praying for the family.
April 2, 2025
Love from Garden City East
Class of 71. Cathy Pauli friend.
Dian Muncy Addair
April 2, 2025
My dearest cousin, we will miss your sweet spirit and your humor, our childhood memories are abundant and the encounters through adulthood always bring a smile and the warmth of family relationships that weaved through the years like precious gifts.
Your faith was inspirational and your truth lived well in the presence of all. I know that our Jesus was your strength in all ways. I loved you, and love you always. There was only ever one you, and God made you perfect for all of us who shared those /Muncy/traits and love of music and laughter, the distance never was distance in our hearts. And now is no difference.
My condolences to all who love you and will miss you. May God be compassionate and merciful in their grief, and comfort them with the knowledge we will be together again someday soon -
Love cousin (Dian)
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