Mrs. Sarah was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina on September 28, 1933, she was a daughter of the late John Douglas and Sarah C. (Graham) Bridges. She was a faithful member of Buttonwood Mennonite Church until it closed. She then became a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church where she served in various ministries and sang on the church choir up until her health no longer allowed. Mrs. Sarah was employed for many years with Hollywood Cleaners as a shirt press operator until she retired.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her son, William W. Sloane of Charlotte, NC and her daughter, Cynthia K. (Sloane) West and her husband, Richard L. of Temple; 26 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchildren.
Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
In addition to her parents, five siblings, and her husband, Willie, Mrs. Sarah is predeceased by three sons, Kenneth L., Douglas E., Bobby L. Sloane; and also a daughter, Krystal L. Sloane.
Homegoing services for Mrs. Sarah will be Friday, May 17, 2019 at 11am in Zion Baptist Church, 224 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601. Family and friends are invited to the viewing in the church on Friday from 9 to 11am. Mrs. Sarah will be laid to rest beside Willie in Laureldale Cemetery, Reading.
Services are entrusted with Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, Downtown Reading.
Fond memories and online condolences may be sent to www.TheoCAuman.com
