Sarah Janney

Sarah Hartman Janney, age 75, of Boones Mill, Virginia exchanged her earthly body for heaven on October 25, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Janney, her father and mother Oscar and Adrian Hartman, and several siblings.

Sarah is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Rhonda and Kenneth McFalls; grandson and wife Sammy and Amanda McFalls; granddaughter Katie McFalls; great-grandchildren Addy and Simon McFalls. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters and in-law, Larry Hartman, Betty Durham, Mary and Barry Walker, Ronnie and Kathy Hartman, Rachel Hartman, and Ellen Janney. She had many nieces and nephews.

Sarah met her husband Ronnie at the age of 6 on their first day of school. They married in 1970 and together built a life rooted in Jesus Christ. Their 54-year marriage is a testimony to their love for each other and the Lord and left an example for their descendants to follow.

Sarah worked for the nursing department at Radford University for 51 years. She was instrumental in the lives of many nursing students and worked tirelessly to help in admissions, scholarships, and many other ways to pave the way for their success. Her most important job was caring for her family. She spent most of her life caring for her late husband and gave him round the clock care during the last year of his life. Her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were recipients of her love and care, and her legacy will live on in them.

She was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church. As a former member of Boones Mill Baptist Church she served in many ways, including teaching Sunday School, children’s clubs, and being a deacon’s wife. She lived a life defined by a deep love for her savior, Jesus Christ.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Clearbrook Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan W. Ratliff and Pastor James H. Steele officiating. The Janney family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Clearbrook Baptist Church, 5219 Singing Hills Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.