Sara R. Everson

Sara R. Everson, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday August 25, 2023 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born December 9, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Ray F. and Estella M. (Straight) Grounds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Raeann Childers.

Sara was a homemaker, enjoying the time she spent with her kids and grandkids. She graduated from Brilliant High School in 1961 and was a member of the Colliers Way Church of Christ. Sara helped her husband with the Brilliant Lions Club; she loved being a football mom and grandma; and she enjoyed watching the birds, especially cardinals.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, James Dean “Jim” Everson, whom she married September 25, 1961; two children, Caroline (Chris) Everson-Clarke of Bexley, OH and David (Stacey) Everson of Columbus, OH; a son-in-law, Craig Childers of Pickerington, OH; eight grandchildren, Kaley (Kyle) McNulty, Amber Childers, Justin (Montana) Childers, Andrew Everson, Sydney Everson, Benjamin Everson, Melaney Ellis and Makenna Ellis; and two great grandchildren, Crew Childers and August McNulty.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tom Derby, officiating. Interment will follow at New Alexandria Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Colliers Way Church of Christ, 612 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062 or the Brilliant Lions Club, c/o treasurer Ron Retzer, 1121 Gilchrist St., Brilliant, OH 43913.

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