She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Harmon, her husband Lamar Eakins, and her sister Phyllis Laws. Sarah is survived by her daughter; Andrea Howlett, and Sister, Martha Christopher.
Sarah leaves behind wonderful memories for her grandchildren and their spouses; Kristi (Tomas), Brent (Angela), and several beloved great-grandchildren.
Sarah was a long-time employee at The Lakeland Ledger. In her free time, she enjoyed cruising with her husband and dogs, and also enjoyed volunteering annually at the Strawberry Festival.
A visitation for Sarah will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Wells Memorial Funeral Home, 1903 W. Reynolds Street, Plant City, Florida, 33563 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant CIty, Florida.