Sarah Killen Holmes, 71, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at her home in Sandbridge, Virginia. Sarah was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 20, 1943 and was the second daughter of the late Jane Spessard and Joseph Frazier Killen Sr. She was a long time resident of Virginia Beach. Sarah graduated from Virginia Beach High School and Frederick College, where she had met her husband, Edward Glenn Holmes. They spent many wonderful years travelling and sailing their boat both near and far. Sarah taught school in the Virginia Beach school system for many years. She shared her love of birds, nature and Sandbridge Beach, her home for the past 40 years, with her many friends and family. Beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, she will be deeply missed by all.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years; her sisters, Ersel Buckley-Sharp (Michael), Alice Ward, Mary Smith (Donald), Kathryn Killen and her brother Dr. Joseph F Killen Jr. (Donna); and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, 308 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, followed by a reception at her home. Burial will be private. In lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Simon’s Episcopal Church or the Sandbridge Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
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Dear Killen/Holmes family,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Sarah. Time is moving too fast for all of us. Be comforted in your memories and the knowledge that she was such an exceptional lady. We would all do well to emulate her.
Love to all,
Larry and Jane Shackelford
Our hearts are heavy with the lost of a life long friend. I have wonderful memories of our family (Potter) and the Killen family yards being behind each other. We played hard and with long days of laughter, our brothers and sister will always remember big sister Sarah. Keep those memories in your heart and mind, we sent our love to the family. Lance & Gracie
To the family of Alice Ward whom I’ve know for 30 years plus, I offer my sincere and heartfelt condolence to you all. May you gather the strength you need from the Lord as he guides you through what must be a difficult time when losing a loved one. May the peace of God comfort you all during this time. Please remember, “weeping endures for the night, but joy comes in the morning”. As the wounds of sorrow heals, please think of all the wonderful, memorable, and happy times Sarah brought to your lives and your family. Patricia Bowser
Dear Alice (“Chicken”)and Family,
I was sorry to read of your sister’s passing in the VA-Pilot. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
Steve & Vicki Ervin