Sara A. Cain

Sara A. Cain, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at Brandon Oaks following a period of declining health. She was born in Bledsoe County, TN, a daughter of the late James Monroe Austin and Mary Cagel Austin and was reared in Pikeville, TN. She had also resided in Parris Island, SC; Washington, DC and Jasper, TN prior to locating to the Roanoke area in 1999 following the death of her husband, Bill, who died in 1997. She was employed as a secretary with the Federal Government for over thirty-eight years before retirement. Her cheery disposition, kind words, loving heart and enduring faith will leave memories and a legacy to be carried on by the next generation. She is survived by a son, J. Austin Cain of Salem; daughter Candace D. Robertson and her husband Dan of Bethesda, MD; three grandchildren, William A. Cain, Neil K. Cain and Tamara Switalski; two great-grandchildren, Carson and Brook Switalski, and a sister, Winona Dill. Following services in Jasper, TN, she will be interred next to her loving husband Bill at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Arrangements are by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem 540-389-5441.