Sarah Genoa Westbrooks

Sarah Genoa Westbrooks obituary, Cumming, GA

Sarah Genoa Westbrooks

Sarah Westbrooks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carmichael Funeral Homes - Smyrna on Feb. 5, 2026.
Sarah Savage Westbrooks, aged 87, died peacefully on February 4, 2026, with family by her side. Born in Lula, Georgia, Sarah spent her entire life in her beloved home state. Sarah graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna, she found joy in gardening, NASCAR racing, and spending time with neighbors. Her house was adorned with years' worth of Christmas cards from loved ones and a cherished photo wall celebrating those closest to her heart. Prior to retiring, Sarah worked as an inspector at Tyson Food Company in Cumming, Georgia, until she returned to Smyrna to care for her mother.

Sarah is survived by her brothers Haywood Savage, Jr. (Marsha), James Savage (Diane), children, Spencer Westbrooks (Melissa), Steve Westbrooks (Teresa), Sharliss Arnold (David), Donald Westbrooks – grandchildren Will Arnold (Janaye), Stephen Arnold (Jill), Katherine Jent (Chris), Brody Westbrooks (Ainsley), Dalton Westbrooks, Ryker Westbrooks, Knoxx Westbrooks, great grandchildren Willow, Dillon, Halle, Ellen, Isabelle, Jack, Annie Beth, Owen and Clara, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Proceed in death include her husband of 15 years, Don Westbrooks, sister, Joyce Camp and parents Haywood and Laurie Savage.

Please join us as we will honor her and say goodbye with a graveside service at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery – 6905 Concord Road, Cumming, Ga 30028.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.

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Carmichael Funeral Homes - Smyrna

2950 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080

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