What a wonderful person Sara Trotter is in my memory.  She always wanted everyone to have a good time and something good to eat.  From the beginning of our travels with Sara, we felt like we had known her our entire life.  I will never forget our times together because she made sure they were special.  Always in my heart and memory, special person.  Will always love Sara, Your friend, Sandra Nash.

Dear Iva and Family,
Grateful and Thankful are words I would share with you now.  Grateful for Sara Lou and the boundless energy she had for working with young people in our church.  Her work with GAs/Acteens and Baptist Young Women where she spent time with us teaching us about missions and showing us missions in action!  
Thankful for the fun times with Sara Lou!  She would take her time and energy and take us to Carowinds or Six Flags, especially when someone was in concert she wanted to see like Kenny Rogers and Dolly!  She was always so fun to be around!
May God comfort you now knowing that Heaven gained a Great One in Sara Trotter!  I am thankful for her life and legacy!  Love, Georgia Brown Dickard and Jimmy

 
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Sara was my manager when I lived in Greenville, SC. I was trying to plan a wedding, pack up to move to SC and look for a job. I had signed up for unemployment benefits and also signed up for any job openings. It wasn't long before I received a call from her asking for an interview for a job at C&C.  We met before I was married. We hit it off right away. Before I knew it, I was getting a phone call with a job offer. She gave me a chance. It was only the 2nd job I had ever had. Although we only lived in SC for 1 1/2 years, we remained friends. In 1993 I drove up to Pickens from Columbus, GA and met Sara. We hit the road in her Honda and headed to Nashville that same day -where I got to go to the Grand Ole Opry for the very first time. I had been awake for 23 hours and was "punch drunk" from exhaustion. The very next morning we headed to Memphis and visited Graceland. Day 3 we headed to Branson, Missouri where we went to many shows including her very favorite artist, Barbara Mandrell. We were gone for 7 days and must've driven a 1000 miles. We kept up over the years. Scott and I would come back and meet Sara for dinner a couple of times over the years. She kept up with me during my hospitalization in 1999-I was pregnant with Kyle and having major health issues. She was the first person to call me after I was moved from ICU to a step-down room. Fast forward to 2018, she was so sweet and sent my son a graduation card and gift card. That was Sara. She always thought of others over herself. I will miss her. I hope she is having the time of her life in Heaven with her Heavenly Father and her family that went before her. Rest in heavenly peace Sara. Love you.

I remember when I interviewed with Sara at Carter & Crawley. We talked about family as much as we did the job.  I shared with her that I'd recently lost my Dad and she had too, and we had an immediate bond over that. She was a tough cookie to work for and demanded a lot, but she was fair and saw you as a person and not just an employee. After she retired we kept in touch and then found each other on facebook, and I will miss our talks so much. She never tired of bringing me up to speed on Iva and the nieces and nephews.

Love to and prayers for the family today as you say your final goodbyes to Sara Lou, one of my favorite people from the past.  I last saw Sara Lou at our 50th high school reunion, and she was the same person I knew in high school--always high energy, joyful, friendly, inclusive, just the best!  She will be missed. 

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I worked with Sara at Carter and Crawley. She gave me my first job after becoming a new mom.  The opportunity she gave me taught me so much.  I'm also grateful for the time I spent with her beyond the work environment. She was a caring person. 

It has been a long time since I was in touch with y’all. So sorry to hear of your loss of Sara Lou. She was such a blast on youth choir tours many many years ago. What fun we had! Sarah was gifted with a sense of joy. She is singing with the saints and has some great companions up there in Heaven! May God comfort you all.


Sincere condolences to the entire family.  Sara touched a lot of lives and spread joy and smiles to all.  Prayers for peace and comfort for the close family and friends who will miss her most. Heaven has gained an angel.  
With sympathy,
Cathy

Our prayers and love to Iva, Dwight and Sara's entire family. 

Sara Lou was one of my dearest friends! We had so many good times together.  She was the most loyal friend ever. I’ll never hear a Barbara Mandrel or any song from Bill Gaither and the Homecoming Friends without thinking of her.  My heart is broken but I know she’s healed now.

Iva, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers for now and the time to come.
She’ll be missed greatly!

Sarah Lou never called me Kenneth.  I assumed because that name was reserved by her for her brother.  She would say, hey, Batson we're getting up a trip.  Guess that was the hi-light of her retirement,  getting to travel-that is except for all the kids she loved.    So, Iva we are all thinking about you during this time.  We know there is sadness mixed with gladness because of the assurance and certainty of her destination.  Praying that our heavenly Father will be very close to you and all the family.

Iva and family,

    Although I worked for Miss Sara a short time I came to love her dearly! She was always so upbeat and had that beautiful smile. I will miss her so much but rejoicing she is in Heaven now!! 

Sara was someone I will remember fondly, she always wore a smile.  She never let her disabilities hinder her spirit of joy. Your family will be in my prayers, may God fill you with his sweet comfort.

Miss Sara Trotter was a very precious and kind hearted lady. She was a very dear friend, she always made my day a little brighter, and she was very loving, compassionate,  smart, and funny. The Christian spirit always shone through her in so many ways. She was usually happy, and even on a bad day, she didn't let the grumpy show out. She enjoyed Christian and Country Music, good movies, and exciting things. Her heart was better than all things golden. I will miss her till my days are through. Was blessed to know her and spend my time helping her in any way I could. I know she is in Heaven with the Saints. Just miss her down here until we meet again.

So sorry for your loss Iva & family, Sara was a very special lady, I know she has made Heaven more enjoyable, I bet she has everyone laughing & clapping their hands. Sara was one of the best!

Iva and family,  I am so sorry for your loss. I think Sara Lou was an icon to the town of Pickens.  She brought light and laughter to a room when she came in. Prayers for you at this time. 

Kathy Hall

Iva, so sorry to learn of Sara Lou's passing.  My memories of your family are from our younger years,  our parents were friends so  therefore we played together, since Kenneth and Sara Lou were closer to my age I remember playing together when your family lived on Bivins Avenue (so many, many years ago) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sara Lou was a firecracker of a gal!  Her exuberance and love for life  was contagious!  Sara Lou was a friend to all and never met a stranger.  She really enjoyed going and doing and was just enthusiastic about everything!  One time, Shirley and I were at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky and I heard my name yelled across the arena floor.  I turned and there was Sara Lou coming toward me in her electric mobile chair!   We had a mini reunion!  She brought sunshine wherever she went!  :-)  
Iva, you have our love and prayers and know Sara Lou will be greatly missed.   What a time she is having in Heaven...no Covid, no pain, no sorrow, no disabilities, and no tears!  Just 24/7 Jesus!!!  Like the song, "I Can Only Imagine"!!!  <3

Sarah was a good friend to the Bobby Haley family. We will always remember her kindness. May God’s peace be with you all. 

I was privileged to be in school with Sara and ran into her on different occasions around town since then. Sara was always a kind and caring person who never met a stranger.  The Pickens area will greatly miss this diplomat to the areas that she loved to travel.

Sara had been a dear friend and we will will her.  I traveled on 11 bus tours with her and she was always a blessing.  You are in our prayers.  Inez  and Tracy


So sorry to learn of Sara Lou’s passing. She always had a positive attitude. I loved her caring spirit. I don’t think she ever met a stranger. She made the world a better place. 

Our prayers and love to Iva, Dwight and Sara's entire family.  My God surround you with His presence and comfort.

Sara was a very nice and friendly person. Never meet a strange.  Sister Iva you and your family got our sympathy.  May The Lord comfort you and your family. 
WE LOVE YOU.
THE HUTTO GIRLS
YOU WAS A ALWAYS A SISTER TO US.

Sara Lou was my best buddy all the way thru school.   I have a few scars on knees where we tried to ride double on her bicycle.  We kept in touch and I always loved catching up on news at Azalea festival every year.  I will miss her.  Dwight and Iva I will be praying for y'all.

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Sara L. Trotter

October 11, 1949 – September 6, 2020

Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park

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