Sara Kathleen Jackson
Aug 14, 1969 – Mar 25, 2016
Sara Kathleen Waldrop JacksonSara Kathleen Waldrop Jackson, of Bumpass, VA was granted her angel wings on March 25, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by love in every way. Although not nearly long enough in years, her life was full and remarkable. A spirited and irreverent woman, Sara graced all of us with her presence. She was the kind of person willing to pick up any challenge. The child of a military officer, Sara never let her nomadic childhood affect her achievements. Though she attended two separate high schools (Copperas Cove High School of Texas and Osbourn High School of Virginia), she was a dedicated student and earned an entry in Who’s Who Among American High School Students 1985- 1986. She then went on to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri Columbia. From school to work, Sara continued to earn awards for her work as an editor for Home Health Care Magazine and as a freelance writer for Texas Monthly, Equus and Virginia where here her article on skydiving was done from first hand knowledge. Writing was Sara’s first but not only love. In her spare time, she is was always out having adventures. She enjoyed horseback riding, exploring local and diverse areas, recreating the tastes of far off lands, and spending time with her family.It is in Sara’s family that you find her true heart. Her children, Lily and Whit, were the center of her life and the source of her greatest strength. They gave her the will to continue after the her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2009 and the sudden death of her husband John Jackson. In these last few years of her life she taught us all how to handle adversity with humor, grace, and dignity.Sara is survived by her children, her parents, Gerry L. and Janelle J. Waldrop of Mineral, VA. Her brother, Elbridge G. Waldrop and his wife Elizabeth; sister, Amy and her husband Andrew Dixon; Aunts, Judy Canipe, Joline White, and Ellen Stutchman; Uncles, Bill Stutchman, Curt Waldrop, Mike Stutchman, and John Buchanan and numerous much loved nieces and nephews. Sara is also survived by her loving Bill Stevenson, the man sent to make the last years of her life full of love, laughter, and unending support.To know Sara was to know the quality of love and a life that exceeds quantity of time. Sara’s Life Celebration will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016Woodward Funeral Home https://woodwardfuneral.com 200 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, Virginia 23093In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Medical College of Virginia, Thomas Palliative Services. https://www.support.vcu.edu/give/Massey
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sara will be missed!
My condolences to family and friends of Ms. Jackson. May warm memories and association help you to endure this difficult time. As well, the Bible gives a wonderful hope for the future by promising a resurrection of ones who have passed away. Daniel 12:2 says, Many of those asleep in the dust of the earth will wake up.” May prayer and meditating on the Bible bring you comfort.”
Heaven is lucky to have Sara. She is such a beautiful person. May she continue her adventure up in Heaven. May she rest in peace. Our prayers go out to her family and friends.
Sara was great to work with and to be around because of her fun, exuberant spirit. I can`t remember Sara ever being in a bad mood, regardless of the pressure of deadlines and her own high professional standards. She has left this world far too soon, though is surely now covering a beat in heaven. Our prayers are with her family and friends.
Sweet Sara, you left this world and all who loved you entirely too soon. You will be mourned and missed until we see you again. You will be remembered for your unstoppable spirit, your love and dedication to your family, your incredible talents , and your infectious and beautiful laugh and smile. You were my sister in law, my confidante, and most of all…my friend. You touched my life, as you have for so many others. I can`t thank you enough for the gift of knowing and loving you. Until we meet again someday, I will miss you friend. My deepest Sympathy to the Waldrop and Jackson families. I hope you can find some peace in the words of those of us who Sara touched during her life, and in knowing she was loved by so many. Much love to you all.
I didn`t get to meet Sara, and I am very sorry that I didn`t. From THE COMMENTS Of HER CHILDREN, Dawn Jackson, Jenny Jacob and Bonnie Bastardarccheia, I learned what a beautiful spirit she was. I have read several articles written by Sara, which were excellent. Please know that I am very sorry that she left all of you so soon.
My precious niece, Sweet Sara, our hearts are broken, rest in peace you will remain in our hearts forever. I love you………….
Sweet Sara, be a peace now. You will be forever in our hearts. Love you ..
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