Sarah Nicklow

Sarah Laverne Jolliffe Nicklow

Sarah Laverne Jolliffe Nicklow, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 17, 2010. She passed away peacefully with family members by her side at her home in Orange County.

Sarah was born February 19, 1934, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was a self proclaimed "West Virginia Hillbilly" and proud to share this with anyone who knew her.

Sarah retired from Technicolor where she worked in production for many years. She was also a unfranchise owner with Market America promoting health and nutritional products, a business which she received the rising star award, which is awarded to successful business owners within the State of Virginia.

She had a true passion for helping others and spreading the word about what helped her be successful in her battles with Cancer. Sarah who battled cancer twice and won, did so without fear. She was inspiration to all who knew her determination and fearless attitude.

Sarah was a member of the Women of the Moose where she served in the past as a Senior Regent. She also loved bowling and bowled with a duck pin league in Culpeper for many years.

Sarah was a NASCAR fan and loved Richard Petty. She owned a Plymouth Super Bird in the 70's which she purchased because it was like Richard Petty's car. Now this car is part of Richard Petty's personal collection in North Carolina.

Something which delighted Sarah, to know her car found a home with her racing hero.

Sarah will be joining her loving husband of 51 years, James "Jim" Wallace Nicklow, who passed away in 2001.

Her parents James David Jolliffe and Margaret Eleanor Clingan Jolliffe of Morgantown, West Virginia, along with two sisters, Leila J. Gauss of New Port Richey, Florida and Lawana J. Carey of Morgantown, West Virginia, preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Herbert "Shag" Jenkins of Locust Grove.

Sarah is survived by her children, James David Nicklow and Shirley Nicklow of Gordonsville, Virginia, Thomas Wallace Nicklow and Dorraine Nicklow of Spotsylvania, Virginia, Allen Shane Nicklow and Deborah Nicklow of Orange Virginia, Cheryl Ann Nicklow Lambert and James Lambert of Naples, Florida, Donald Wayne Nicklow and Paige Nicklow of Orange, Virginia, Marsha Nicklow Woolfolk and Charles Thomas Woolfolk of Orange, Virginia, Kevin Dale Nicklow and Winoka of Orange, Virginia

She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and their spouses Travis Nicklow and Sherry Nicklow of Richmond, Virginia, Amy Garland and Andre Garand, of Chester, Virginia, Thomas Jarrod Nicklow of Orange, Virginia, Michaela Nicklow of Spotsylvania, Virginia, Cheri Grantz and Major John Gantz of Hinesville, Georgia, April Burruss of Naples, Florida, Norman "Trey" Burruss of Savannah, Georgia, Allie Nicklow of Orange, Virginia, Kirk Nicklow of Wisconsin, Hope Sprouse and Lewis Sprouse of Barboursville, Virginia, Michael "Doc" Johnson of Orange, Virginia, Brianna Christianson and Ryan Christianson, of Orange, Virginia, Donald "Little Donald" Nicklow of Orange, Virginia, Meredith Woolfolk, William Woolfolk and Nickolas Dakota Woolfolk, of Orange, Virginia, Marlon Nicklow and Morgan Nicklow of Orange, Virginia.

Sarah has 14 great-grandchildren, Corte and Marle Garland, Jarrod and Christian Nicklow, Kent, Colin and Cavin Grantz, along with Sister and Sarah's namesake to arrive in April, Sarah Ruby Grantz, Elaina Daly, Adrian Nicklow, Dakota and Dillon Sprouse, Michael Johnson and Pacey Christianson.

Sarah had a big family but many more called her "Mom". She had an open door and kitchen to whoever came by and was loved and will be missed by many of her adopted children.

Special thanks to the many Angels who helped with Sarah's care. Winoka Nicklow, you are our special Angel without your love and care of Sarah, the family would have been lost. We are forever blessed with you in our family. Dakota Woolfolk, you brought joy and patient loving care to your Grandmother who loved you and treasured her last days being in your care. Sarah's doctors who helped make life better through many trying times, Dr. Rex Harkrader and Dr. Glenn Boley of Louisa and her special healer and dear sweet angel, Denise Dodds of Fluvanna.

A memorial service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Assembly of God Church, Route 15, Orange, Virginia. Pastor Greg Vogt officiated.

Flowers can be sent to 15672 Mt. Track Road, Orange, VA 22960 in care of Winoka and Kevin Nicklow, (540)672-5582.

Donations can be made to Support the Relief Effort in Haiti. Please mail donations to International Relief & Development, in care of Kavita Balarajan, 1621 N. Kent Street, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209. www.ird.org. Make all checks payable to IRD Haiti Relief Fund.

Kavita Balarajan is a dear family friend and she is with this team who is on the ground distributing medical supplies, dehydration salts, water purifiers, hygiene kits and other humanitarian aid.