Sarah Jane Brendle (Sally), 71, passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 in Virginia Beach, VA. Born on April 9th, 1943 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah John Winter and Evelyn Long Whitmore Winter.
Sally was a kind, compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. Her calm voice and ever-present smile captured all who knew her. She was always proud of her three christian children and her grandchildren. She was the love of her husband Jim’s life as they shared 50 years of marriage after meeting in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at McCaskey High School. As a passionate, caring teacher, her goal was to understand and reach each and every student. Sally loved teaching pre-school and elementary education in various home churches. Sally loved the Lord and always desired to share that love with others in all that she did.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James Thomas Brendle; two sons, Eric James Brendle (Ashley) of Wasilla Alaska, Mark Garrett of Raleigh, NC and daughter, Sara Elizabeth Olsen (Paul) of Randolph, NJ. Sally also has 10 beautiful grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015, 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Virginia Beach, 401 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Sally and Jim’s home church; Coastal Community Church, 2800 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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To the Brendle Family- my deepest sympathy. You had a wonderful mom who loved with all her heart- probably the sweetest person I’ve ever known. Lots of love to Jim, Eric, Mark & Sara- keeping all of you in my prayers.
While losing a classmate is sad, losing a friend and classmate seems to take a little part of you. Good memories and fond thoughts help fill that missing part. May your memories help make you whole again. Sully
Jim, Mark, Eric and Sarah, and Brendle family…My deepest condolences on Sally’s passing. Although I have not seen her in years I have many memories of her sweet voice, beautiful face and kind spirit. I remember with gratitude the flowers she sent on my engagement, her kind commentary at my wedding, and her thoughtful wedding gifts including an egg basket and some of my grandmothers antique kitchen wares. When I use them over all these years I think of Sally. For me, she always has been and will continue to be only a thought away.
It was with great sadness that my daughter Heather told me about the passing of your loved one, Sarah’s Mother. We haven’t had any contact in years since our girls graduated from high school, but from everything Heather has told me and even my daughter Barbara who spent a few weeks with you one summer, she was a great Mother and wonderful Christian example to all those around her. I hope your memories of times spent in happy times over the years will give you some comfort.
God Bless,
Sylvia Christian