Sarah Cole Thomas
January 11, 1948 ~ May 14, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Sarah Cole Thomas, age 69, graciously completed her race home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 14, 2017, and now knows the healing for which she had longed. Born in Ringgold, GA on January 11, 1948, she was the daughter of Joel Eugene Cole, Sr. and Billie Johnson Cole. She was preceded in death by her father; and sister, Janet Elaine Cole.
Sarah celebrated life with her many friendships, they were a gift to her as she was to them.
Sarah leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Janet Thomas Poyser and husband, David William of Edinburg, VA. She is also survived by her mother, Billie Johnson Cole of Vernon Hill, VA; precious grandchildren, Sarah Grace, Lilly Rebecca, Alice McClure, and Owen David; brothers, Joey Cole (Sandi) of Vernon Hill, VA; Jeff Cole (Cheryl) of Vernon Hill, VA; and Russ Cole (Frank) of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Libby Hendricks (Merle) of Rocky Mount; and Teresa Crawford (Doug) of Leola, PA; and cherished nieces, nephews and their numerous children.
A Celebration of Sarahs Life will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount with the Rev. Bill Grisham and Rev. Larry Curtis officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Family Ministry Building.
Janet would welcome visitors at Sarahs home on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
The family would like to thank Nash Health Care System Hospice Palliative Care, as well as Dr. Douglas Boyette and their compassionate nursing staff in caring for Sarah.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Nash Health Care System Hospice Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount)
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 5/17, 2:00 pm
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She was my cousin, but was sorta like a sister to me since i just had brother’s (nothing wrong with that). We loved to talk and had lots of long chats. She liked to talk and I did, too, so we were a perfict mix. I’m so-o glad my wife and I got to see her on the Friday before her passing. She was alert and we got to have a nice visit. I loved her very much and will miss her dearly. Cousin, John Gibson
I am so blessed to have such a loyal and God centered friend as Sarah Thomas. She continued to do thoughtful acts of kindness when her health was declining. Sarah was very proud her daughter’s family and was over the moon regarding her precious grandchildren. I will truly miss Sarah. Liz Smallwood
Shelley and I are very sorry for your grief and sorrow. Great sadness, but great hope for tomorrow.
Prayers for the entire family are being sent to you. So sorry for your loss. Greg & Carolyn Neal
My sympathy to Sarah’s family. She was a dear friend and we enjoyed a lot of fun times together and she always had words of wisdom, which I valued. She loved the Lord and she loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed by many. She will be remembered by for so many things; her wit, her love for her fellow beings, her cooking, her love of life and the battle she fought for so long. She was indeed a courageous person and I loved her. Connie May