Sarah Florence Cleveland

Sarah Florence Cleveland obituary, Chantilly, VA

Sarah Florence Cleveland

Sarah Cleveland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Direct Cremation Services of Virginia - Stephens City on May 6, 2025.

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Sarah Lowry Cleveland, 80, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7th, 2025, at Blue Ridge Hospice House, in Winchester, Virginia. Born on March 24, 1945, in Leesburg, she was the daughter of Lake and Rosebud Lowry. Sarah attended the Church of the Holy Spirit, Leesburg, Virginia. Before retirement, she was employed with the Loudoun County Public Schools and worked in the cafeteria, and Farmers and Merchants National Bank as a custodian at several branch locations.
She was predeceased by her parents, and sister Rosalea Wiley (Lowry) of Leesburg. She is survived by her sons, Sean Cleveland, New York City, NY; and Ellis Matthew Daniel, Richmond, VA; two nephews, Mike (Sarah) Wiley, Winchester, VA, and Rob (Dia) Wiley, Lexington, VA.
Sarah enjoyed time with her family and friends and was a long-time resident of Madison House in Leesburg, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Blue Ridge Hospice.
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