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Sarah Witcher Obituary
Born and raised in Cofield, N.C., she came to live in Newport News in 1963. She was a long standing member of Parkview Baptist Church, where she gave so much of herself. She was also an active member of the Peninsula Council of the Blind. She truly loved her church, family, friends and above all, her Lord and Savior. She never missed an opportunity to tell someone about Jesus.
Mrs. Witcher was preceded in death in 1993 by her husband, Dudley Witcher and brother, William Perry.
She is survived by two sons, James D. Witcher and Richard Earl Witcher; one daughter, Rachel Sue Shaffer; eight grandchildren, Michelle, Dawn, Brandon, Ricky, Shane, Jason, Steven, Jessica; six great-grandchildren, Erica, Autumn, Holly, Matthew, Taylor and Selina; two sisters, Naomi Autry and Hazel McPhail; and one brother, Joseph Perry.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by the Reverend Russell Beck. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Pattie Garcia
April 10, 2008
Sarah was a great example of a kind and caring Christian woman.I have many fond memories of her at Parkview and I know she is singing with the angels. My sympathy to all the family she leaves behind. Sincerely, Pattie Garcia
Donna West
April 2, 2008
Mrs. Witcher was an angel, and I will always remember how much she gave of herself when helping me in Vacation Bible School. She gave 100% and was truly a Godly woman. I was saddened to hear of her death, but I know she is happy now and has a place in God's home. I loved her!
Stephen Simon
April 2, 2008
My mother (Dorothy Tench Simon) was very upset to hear that Aunt Sara passed away. Her brother notified her after Jim called Eddie. My mom thought the world of Uncle Doug and Aunt Sara and is sadden by her loss but she told me that she knows Aunt Sara is with the Lord and is at peace now. Please know that the entire Simon Family expresses their sadness for your loss. Sorry for the late notice I was out of Town and my mother just told me yesterday evening. Steve Simon (youngest son of Dorothy).
Denice Wilkins
April 1, 2008
you will forever be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. from Denice and Curtis and the PCB Family
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Mary Beth Radford
April 1, 2008
My sympathy and prayers are with you, Rick, and your family. May the hole in your heart be filled with wonderful memories of your mother.
Mark & Miriam Olson Waggoner
April 1, 2008
Sarah was a real sweetie and we 'll miss her at Parkview.
The Kerlin Family
April 1, 2008
Our deepest heart felt sympathy to the family. We remember with great fondness Sarah and our days with her at Parkview. She was truly a Godly woman and I know her family will find comfort in knowing that she sits at the right hand of our Lord and Savior today. Thoughts and Prayers.
Darleen Jones
April 1, 2008
To the family,
Sarah was a wonderful Christian, a great mother, grandmother and friend to all. She will be sorely missed at Parkview Baptist Church. She showed great love for her Christ, her Church, children of all ages, and music. She was a long-time member of our We Care-We Share Circle. I know she is in a better place - seeing 20/20 and singing in the Heavenly Choir.
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