Sarah Marie Jones Washam, age 69, was born on October 6, 1957, in Jarvis, Kentucky, to the late Sam Jones and Edna Odean Langston Jones. She departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Sarah married the love of her life, Bert Robert Washam, on August 8, 1983. Their love story began at a young age and grew into a lifetime of love and devotion. Together, they were blessed with two children, a son, Bobby Jr., who was born and passed away on October 31, 1984, and a daughter, Samantha Odean.
Above all, Sarah loved her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Bert Robert Washam; her beloved daughter, Samantha Smith and husband, JJ, of Girdler, Kentucky; and two very special grandsons, Jaxon Christopher Smith and Jase Ryan Smith, who were her absolute pride and joy. Nothing brought her greater happiness than her grandboys, and the love she had for them was beyond measure.
Sarah is also survived by her sisters, Cindy Gray and husband, Perry, and Mary Gray, both of Flat Lick, Kentucky; a special niece, Lisa Shepherd and husband, Jeffery, of Heidrick, Kentucky; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her precious infant son, Bobby Jr.; her sisters, Nancy Fetters, Lenora Slusher, and Rosa Lee Brown; and her brothers, Clark Blevins and Sam Jones. Also preceded by many nieces and nephews.
Sarah was a woman of unwavering faith who loved the Lord with all her heart. She never missed an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with anyone willing to receive it. A cherished member of Heritage of Truth Tabernacle, she shared a special bond with her brothers and sisters in Christ, whom she considered family.
With a servant’s heart, Sarah was always willing to go out of her way to help someone in need. For many years, she worked as a school lunch lady, where she lovingly cared for the countless children she served. To Sarah, they were more than children coming through a lunch line; each one mattered.
Sarah leaves behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and unconditional love. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing that the Savior she so faithfully served has welcomed her home.
Her work on earth is finished, her faith has become sight, and her love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Funeral Arrangements
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. for family and 7:00 p.m. for the public, continuing until 9:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Hampton-Hutton Funeral Home.
To the Washam family, the staff of the Hampton-Hutton Funeral Home would like to offer you our heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement.
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