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Sarah Hightower Obituary
July 11, 1945 - October 12, 2023
Fort Worth, Texas - Sarah Little Hightower, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Visitation: 6:30 pm – 7 pm Monday, Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, River Oaks.
Service: 7 pm Monday, Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, with a reception to follow.
Sarah was born on July 11, 1945, in Independence, KA to Reba and William Little. She was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas and loved her razorbacks. Sarah was married to Tom Hightower for 51 years. She taught at St Andrew Catholic School and loved reading, especially Mysteries. Sarah also enjoyed traveling and playing Candy Crush. She was a long-time member of the Ft. Worth Junior League serving in various positions. Sarah will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sarah was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Hightower, her parents, and her sister Julia Richie.
Survivors: Husband, Tom Hightower; son, Jeff Hightower and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Matthew Hightower, Jessica Hightower, Lauren Hightower and Sawyer Hightower; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Richie, John Richie, Laura Richie and Luke Richie; and extended family and friends.
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Oct
16
Visitation
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home & Crematory4350 River Oaks Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76114
Oct
16
Service
7:00 p.m.
Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home & Crematory4350 River Oaks Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76114
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Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home & Crematory4350 River Oaks Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76114
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