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Sarah Shotts Pavish Stephenson

Sarah Shotts Pavish Stephenson

Nov. 7, 1937–April 4, 2022

 

Sarah, 84, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Crawfordsville. In her final week, she was surrounded by her family.

She was born Nov. 7, 1937, at Crawfordsville, to Theodore Richard Shotts and Wanda Schaffer Shotts. She attended school in New Richmond and graduated secretary school in South Bend. She married John Pavish Jr. on Feb. 14, 1958, at South Bend. She later married Richard Stephenson on June 15, 1967, at New Richmond.

Sarah believed in God and enjoyed attending mass when she could. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and sister. On one trip West, she was thrilled to see the redwoods, California wine country and Yellowstone National Park. On her last trip with her sister, she enjoyed exploring Michigan’s Great Lakes and Ohio’s Amish Country. She enjoyed yard work and caring for her flower beds. Family was important to Sarah, and she always looked forward to family gatherings with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Spragg of Crawfordsville; five children, Julie (Steve) Spencer of Crawfordsville, Rick (Deborah) Stephenson of Griffin, Georgia, Pat Stephenson of Griffin, Georgia, Janet Fogleman (John Butler) of Pitts, Georgia, Michael (Jill) Stephenson of Camas, Washington; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her beloved Westie, Jackie, who is spoiled by Steve and Julie.

Arrangements are being handled by Family and Friends Funeral Home in Wingate. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9 at the New Richmond Cemetery.

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