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Sarah Hale Obituary
Sarah Jean Hale, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 18,2024, in Anna, Texas. Born on September 8, 1948, in Mount Vernon, Texas, she led a life rich in love, creativity, and family.
Sarah was known for her exceptional talents and passions. She was an avid reader, a skilled painter, and an amazing cook. Her love for crafting extended to cross-stitch, a hobby that showcased her patience and artistic side.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Johnny Hale, and their two daughters: Beverly Hickerson and her husband Todd, and Beth Pound and her husband David, and sister Faye Stephens. Sarah's legacy continues through her five grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who will carry her spirit forward in their lives.
In her passing, Sarah is reunited with her parents, Ennis Stiles and Myrtle Syjansky, as well as her brother, Charles Stiles, and sister, Nelda Jo Bean.
Sarah Jean Hale's vibrant spirit and unwavering love will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
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