Sarah Burke Willett, 61, of Locust Grove, Georgia and formerly of Front Royal, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in the Burke Family Cemetery in Front Royal.
Sarah was born August 18, 1961 in Front Royal, Virginia, daughter of Nina Redmon Burke of Front Royal and the late Gilbert Shelton Burke.
She was presently working for Home Depot in Georgia.
Sarah will be missed greatly by her loving family and many friends.
Surviving, with her mother, is her loving and devoted husband, Scott Willett; one brother Patrick Burke and wife Debbie; five step-children, Samantha Dixon, Jessica Graff, Nicholas Willett, Karissa Willett, and Andrew Willett; seven step-grandchildren; two nephews; and her faithful dogs, Chiquita and Taco.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Burke, Kevin Burke, Nicholas Willett, Derek Fletcher, Ben Widmer, Mark Yawornicky, David Redmon, Waylon Burke, and Colby Burke.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sarah’s name to Asbury United Methodist Church c/o Debbie Brown, 1063 Horseshoe Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
My sincere condolences. You blessed GA with your grace and now Heaven.
You lived with compassion and always gave more than you received. You had the heart of an angel and I’m very proud of the person you became. I love you. Mom
A true friend with the heart of a lion
I have never seen someone make such a strong impact on so many lives as quick as you did. With the short period of time you filled so many hearts and stomachs (like HOME DEPOT likes to do make you fat). You really took care of the team and put your heart into everything. Taking the time to learn people’s cultures and styles to raise the moral of our people. You are an amazing person and will be truly missed.
Burke & Willett Family:
Please accept my sincere and heart felt condolences regarding Sarah. As our Administrative Assistant at The Home Depot, she kept us in line, took care of us and made us fall in love with her. My heart breaks at her loss; however, I know that she is now without pain and will no longer suffer. Thank you Scott and family for sharing Sarah with us. She will always remain in our hearts.
Vicki Peterson
My condolences to the family.
Sylvia Burch
Sarah you always put a smile on my face. You will be missed by many…
The Interbake family missed you when you moved but we knew your dream was to live in Ga. and Scott. We were heartbroken with the news but glad that the hard fight is over for you.
Willett and Burke family you are in our prayers.
You made a huge impact on my life during the short time I’ve had the pleasure of knowing you. I truly miss you. I pray that God will bring comfort and loving memories to your family.
God bless,
Pam
Praying for the entire family. I am so sorry for the loss of Sarah.
May the peace of the Lord be the bring you all comfort. Many prayers are being sent up.