Sara Britton "Sasa" Noftsinger

1969 - 2022

NOFTSINGER, Sara "Sasa" Britton, born August 3, 1969, was one of a kind. There wasn't a sunset she didn't photograph, a dolphin she didn't spot, a purse she didn't buy, a Build-a-bear she didn't create, an animal print she didn't have to have, a firefighter she didn't adore, a keychain she didn't collect, nor a song she didn't sing and dance her heart out to.

Above all else, she was a giver of joy; and she always left a trail of love wherever she went.

Sasa was a dolphin lover from the word go. In the beginning, she admired them from afar and in photographs. But on a trip to Florida, she found the opportunity to experience them first hand. Sasa swam with the dolphins. While in the water, two dolphins threw Sasa into the air in glory. This only increased her love for them.

Two years later, Sasa returned to the same dolphin habitat. She called the dolphin's name and although the dolphin had just given birth, she didn't hesitate and swam to greet Sasa -an unbelievable site, which had amateur photographers fumbling for their cameras and naturalists left in awe.

The dolphin sighting in the James River on July 7, 2022, was no accident. It was meant to be. He was calling her; she was going home.

That was Sasa. One of a kind. Always a flair for the dramatic.

God sent Sasa to this earth for a purpose. She wasn't special needs; she was an abundantly special giver.

Her smile could light up the darkest night sky. Sasa would be the first to welcome you. She was a difference maker, a people lover, a social butterfly. She was an artist and an Olympian. She didn't know the word hate. It never came out of her mouth. She was someone we should all aspire to be like. A special kind of special.

While we are unsure why He took her back so soon, we take comfort in believing she achieved her purpose. She was the light of our lives, of so many lives. We know her legacy will live on through each of us.

The family will hold a private graveside memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hermitage Richmond, 1600 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23227; her home which she loved. Please join us in singing Madonna, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Brittney Spears or your favorite 1980/90s pop song at the top of your lungs.

Memories and condolences can be submitted online at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.