Sarah F. McConnaughey

Sarah F. McConnaughey, age 86, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Laurels of Hillsboro. She was born on April 2, 1939, in Brown County, the daughter of the late Delbert and Mildred (Hawthorne) Allen. Sarah was a retired cook from Clinton Memorial Hospital, but her lifes true passion was caring for children. She dedicated much of her life to babysitting, touching countless young lives with her warmth, kindness, and nurturing spirit. Sarah is survived by her two sons, Timothy (Linda) McConnaughey of Lynchburg and Mark (Jeanell) McConnaughey of Wilmington; three grandchildren, Nathaniel (Megan) McConnaughey of Wilmington, J.D. McConnaughey of Cincinnati, and Tia McConnaughey of Lynchburg; and three great-grandchildren, Allie, Landon, and Hudson, all of Wilmington. She is also survived by five sisters, Veda Mae Elam, Violet Ditterline, Ruth Ann Moore, and Darlene Micheal, all of Lynchburg, and Joyce (Rex) Setty of Peebles; one brother, John (Delana) Allen of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Ames of New Vienna and Frankie McConnaughey of Louisiana; along with several nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James McConnaughey, on December 13, 1994; one sister, Mary Garrison; and one brother, Mitchell Allen. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg with Bob Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynchburg Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at the Laurels of Hillsboro, 175 Chillicothe Avenue, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.