Pointer, Sarah Jane Waters (Athens)

Longtime Realtor And Methodist

  • Thursday, February 29, 2024
Sarah Pointer
Sarah Pointer

Sarah Jane Waters Pointer, 81, of Athens passed away on, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Morning Pointe Senior Living Facility surrounded by family.

She reunited with her high school sweetheart and husband of 63 years, Robert who passed away last December 7, 2023. They were members of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a realtor for Century 21 Reality for 22 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eula and Harley Waters; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Ted Rogers; sister, Nancy White; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nancy and Larry Brandham; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary Ada and James Pointer.

She is survived by son, Robert Pointer, Jr.(Patsy) of Knoxville; daughter Suzan Stewart (Michael) of Etowah; grandsons, Spencer Sullivan, Jacob Pointer, Noah Pointer, and Stephen Stewart; granddaughter, Callie Stewart; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted, 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29, at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Rev. Steve Yeaney officiating. There will be no visitation.

Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to thank their very special friend and caregiver, Debbie Bookout and the staff of Morning Pointe Senior Living Facility for their love and care during Bob and Sarah's lengthy illnesses.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to McMinn Regional Human Society, 219 Alford Street, Athens, Tn. 37303; St. Jude Childrens' Research Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn. 38105; or Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tn. 37303.

You may sign the guest register at smithfuneralandcremationservicesofathens.com. Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is honored to serve the family of Sarah Jane Waters Pointer.

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