Sarah was born in Chattanooga to the late Mose and Hallie Higgins. She was a graduate of Hixson High School. Sarah was a longtime and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Ladies Bethany Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Winfred L. “Wink” Wilson; brothers, Tommy, Howard, Harry and Gene Higgins; sisters, Louise Shannon, Lucille Wood and Lou Branum.
Sarah is survived by her son, Tim and wife Judy Wilson; grandson, Jarrod Wilson; granddaughter, Jacqueline and husband John Sharp; great grandsons, Justin, Jackson and Jacob Sharp; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 am until 11:30 am on Wednesday, August 19, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Sarah’s life will follow at 11:30 am on Wednesday, at the North Chapel with Reverend Gary Jared officiating. Burial will be private at National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest by her late husband.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff and caregivers at Hearth Hospice for the love and care given to Sarah. They would also like to say thank you and God Bless you to the wonderful care givers she has had for the last couple of years, Amy, Andrea, Cathy, Judy, Mary Jo, Micki and Sandy.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sarah’s name to Shoes for Orphan Souls at www.buckner.org or to Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child at www.samaritanspurse.org
We respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks at all times, and all CDC measures be adhered to at the funeral home and cemetery.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
