IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Sarah E.

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Heyward

June 24, 1925 – May 26, 2014

Obituary

"...Leaning on the everlasting Arms" Sarah E. Heyward was born on June 24, 1925, the daughter of the late Lucious and Annie Williams, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was raised in the Perry Hill Community of Moncks Corner, SC. She departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2014 in Charleston, SC. She attended the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Berkeley Training High School where she was a successful power forward on the Girls' Basketball Team. Sarah married at an early age and moved to New York City in 1950. It was there in New York City, where she received her Associate's Degree in Audio/Visual Communication from Pace University and became a paraprofessional in the New York City Public School System. She was especially gifted in working with special needs children. She was very well known in her community for her loving, ingratiating and inclusive mannerism. Her house was the Number One "hangout spot", where everyone came from far and near to experience her hospitality, love and GREAT cooking. She was known for her famous lemon meringue pies, peas and rice, turnip greens, banana pudding and the list goes on and on. She was affectionately called Momma Sarah by the young people in her community. She was the mother of six children: Woodrow "Junior" Heyward, Jr. who preceded her in death, Emma "Cookie" Heyward, Romaine Heyward, Catherine Walker (David), Joyice Montes and Marilyn Reynolds (Steven). Sarah is also survived by her two brothers, Arthur Williams (Bella Mae) and Nathaniel Williams (Mary) both of Brockton, MA; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sarah would often say, "I'm painful but I'm thankful to God." For she knew in life there would sometimes be many challenges and many pains to bear, to which she experienced in her latter years with her health. But no matter what, she kept her faith and trusted in the Lord to the very end. "...O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting Arms Safe and secure from all alarms. Leaning on the everlasting arms." That was Sarah's mantra as she prepared to meet the King.
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Gethers Funeral Home, Moncks Corner! SC

200 Grace St, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

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Moncks Corner Baptist Church, Moncks Corner, SC

496 East Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

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Moncks Corner Baptist Church Cemetery, Moncks Corner, SC

408 East Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

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