Sarah Austin of Albion, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, at the age of 83 surrounded by her family. Sara was born January 16, 1939 in Como, Mississippi to Julie Langston and Willie B Whiting. Both of whom preceded her in death.
Sarah accepted Christ at an early age and she attended school in Coldwater, MS. After moving to Albion, MI in the early 60’s, Sarah worked at Cedar Knoll Care Home assisting in patient care. Sarah also worked as a home care worker taking great pride in her abilities to make her clients happy by providing a spotless and clean home for them.
Those who knew Sarah well, knew of her love for fishing, cooking, dancing all while flashing that “Golden” smile. If there had ever been a contest/award for the best potato salad, Sarah would have won-hand down! Her potato salad was legendary and a family & friends favorite. She was always requested to bring it to the many gatherings. Also, for those who truly knew Sarah, they knew she was a real “Dancing Machine” – don’t play no music and think she not gone dance!
Sarah leaves to cherish her memory: son, Michael (Tracey) Austin; daughter, Angela (James) Pearson of Albion, MI; a sister, Mary Alice Boykins of Battle Creek, MI; brother, LeRoy Whiting of Memphis, TN and a special sister, Jean Jones of Albion, MI. Grandchildren; Michael (Jill) Austin of Albion, MI; Kisha Hinson, Lavonda Grant of Olathe, KS Shaquaya and Alvioun (Kendra) Pearson of Albion, MI; Sharya Austin of Grand Rapids, MI, Anthony Austin, of Albion, MI, Javier Gardenhire-Austin, TaRaya, Ta’liyah and Treyvon Austin of Albion, MI; and Ta’Kyah Newman of Albion, MI, and Anthony Austin of Albion, MI; Great Grandchildren: Layla, La’Micheal, Jacobi of Olathe, KS; Jose & La’Zayah Deanda, Monzell & Jasyah Blake of Olathe, KS; La’shia Lymon, Lyric Pearson of Albion, MI and Nevaeh, Ah’Nylia, Alvioun II Pearson, Albion, MI, A’Kiyla and Ayden Gardenhire-Austin and a host of Nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding Sarah in addition to her parents and Grandparents are son Craig Austin, daughter Debra Austin, brothers, Andrew and Clint Jr., Moore and Willie B Whiting, II.
Services for Sarah Austin will be celebrated on Friday, October 7, 2022 with family hour at 11AM until the time of her service at 12PM at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr., Albion, MI
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