Sarah Jane Blevins Hash

Hash Sarah Jane Blevins Hash, 82, a lifelong resident of Smyth County, died on Oct. 30, 2010. She was born Dec. 15, 1927, to the late William D. and Mary Ella Blevins. She was employed by The Cato Corp. for 32 years as a district sales manager. She was a member of South Fork Baptist Church, where she devoted much of her time throughout her life. In addition to her love for serving her church and the community, she enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and cooking. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard C. Hash, as well as four brothers, Dudley Blevins, Leon Blevins, David Blevins and Bobby Blevins. Survivors include three sons, Michael Hash of Marion, Danny Hash of Atkins, and Joe Hash and wife, Jama, of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mary Elizabeth "Biz" Blevins of Swartz Creek, Mich.; four brothers, James Blevins and wife, Mary, of Marion, John L. Blevins and wife, Mary, of Marion, Howard Blevins and wife, Gracie Mae, of Canyon, Texas, and Joe P. Blevins and wife, Judy, of Marion; five grandchildren, Megan Hash Jordan and husband, Oliver, of Columbus, Ohio, Brandon Hash of Atkins, Justin Hash and wife, Amanda, of Rural Retreat, Joshua Hash of Columbus, Ohio, and Lauren Hash of Columbus, Ohio; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Baptist Church, 215 South Fork Rd., Marion, VA 24354. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at South Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. A private graveside service followed. The family received friends on Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.