Sara Kathleen Wyrick Johnston

Sara Kathleen Wyrick Johnston age 94 of Roanoke, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2015. She was born in Wytheville, Virginia and was the daughter of Rhea Maiden Wyrick and Lelia Austin Wyrick. Sara moved to Roanoke at age three and graduated from Jefferson High School Class of 1939. In 1942 she married John Wesley Johnston, IV and they made their home in Roanoke. While the majority of her life was spent raising family, she also enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening, bridge, spending time with friends, and traveling. Sara, along with Earline Porterfield (her dearest life-long friend) and Judy Smith, are the last surviving charter members of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church which was formed in 1954. Sara is pre-deased by her husband, parents, and son, John Wesley Johnston, V. She is survived by her daughter and son -in-law, Cheryl (Cherry) Johnston Sprinkle (Dr. G), son and daughter-in-law Joseph Ray Johnston (Joanie), three grandchildren Wesley Anne Sprinkle OBrien (Dr. Kevin), Clark Austin Sprinkle, and Rachael Wilson Johnston. Her nephew, James Wilson Johnston, niece, Julia Johnston Cowart, and their families of Statesboro, Georgia were also a very integral part of her life. Many thanks to her companion, Melissa Ellisor, Dr. Chetna Jha and staff, and her extended family at Brandon Oaks Retirement Community. The family will receive friends in Windsor Hall at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church for a celebration of Saras life on Sunday August 2, 2015 from 5 until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Sara requested that contributions be made to Windsor Hills United Methodist Church 3591 Windsor Road Roanoke, Virginia 24018. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation

Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm,

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3591 Windsor Road Roanoke, VA 24018

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main St Salem, VA 24153