Sarah E. Bohannon

Sarah Elizabeth Bohannon was called to eternal rest on January 19, 2017. She was born November 11, 1915 in Northumberland County, Lottsburg, Virginia, to the late Paymus and Esther Hooper. Sarah lived a fruitful, purposeful long life. She was blessed to be one of the few to become a centenarian who lived to be 101 years old. During her lifetime she touched many lives. She had a strong determination and perseverance to capture the best life had to offer. She was the eldest of ten children, four sisters; Ollie Beale (deceased), Catherine Roach (deceased), Inez Armstrong, and Ora Curry (deceased). She had five brothers, Lonnie Hooper, Wilbert Hooper, Aaron Hooper, Paymus Hooper, Jr., and Clifton Hooper (all are deceased). Sarah received her primary education at Holley Graded School in Northumberland County, Lottsburg, Virginia.Sarah married Albert Beale in the mid 1930's and out of that union four children were born, Augustia C. Edmondson, William Beale (deceassed), Earl Beale, and Randolph Beale. Later in life Sarah remarried to Alphonso Bohannon. Sarah received Christ at an early age, attending Zion Baptist Church in Lottsburg, Virginia, where she was an active member. After relocating to Baltimore, Maryland, she united with Enon Baptist Church, where she was a faithful, dedicated and long standing member. Sarah worked as a domestic worker and also joined the ranks of many American women making bombs and air craft parts to support the U.S. military efforts during World War II. She was a dedicated mother, a devoted grand and great-grandmother, with love and support for her family. Sarah was the matriarch of the family. She had a sweet, quiet and strong demeanor. She was always willing to give a helping hand. Many generations of family were given shelter in the home on Appleton Street throughout the years. Sarah kept her home open for family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Augustia Edmondson; two sons, Earl Beale, Randolph Beale; one daughter in-law, Ruth Beale; multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Inez Armstrong and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family.

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Sarah E. Bohannon

November 11, 1915 - January 19, 2017