Sarah P. Dillard

Heading: Sarah P. Dillard Dateline: Greer Mrs. Sarah Louise Pearson Dillard, 82, widow of Samuel Davis Dillard, died Sunday morning, 20 May 2007 at Piedmont Living Center, Greer, SC, after several years of declining health. Sarah was born in Reidville, SC and was the daughter of the late Vestalia Snow Pearson and Edward Gordon Pearson. She graduated from Reidville High School (Class of 1942), and was a life-long member of Sharon United Methodist Church. During her more active years Mrs. Dillard worked at Reidville Elementary School, J.P. Stevens Company, Taylors Plant, and in June, 1999, she retired from Piedmont Nursing and Rehab Center after 18+ years of service. Those who knew Mrs. Dillard best describer her as a true survivor who was kind, generous, loving, compassionate, and humble. She had a quick smile and a pleasant word of encouragement for all; however, she may best be remembered for her amazing cooking ability. Sarah and Davis married 19 September 1942, and were married for 48 years before his death on 12 February 1991. She is survived by their two sons; Ronald Davis Dillard and his wife Janie of Mauldin, SC and Barry Michael Dillard, and his wife Norma of Kissimmee, FL; three grandchildren, J. Amy Gretchen Dillard of Alexandria, VA, Matthew Davis Dillard of Arlington, VA, and Heather June Scott. One brother, Harold E. Pearson of Reidville, SC and a number of nieces and nephews also survived Mrs. Dillard. She was predeceased by one brother, William E. Pearson of Greer, SC, and two sisters, Edith P. Busby of Newberry, SC, and Lucy Nell Pearson of Woodruff, SC. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 22 May, from 10-10:45 at Sharon United Methodist Church, Sharon Church Road, Greer, SC. The Reverend Robert A. Hall, Jr. will conduct funeral services in the church at 11:00a with burial following in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Bolt, Ken Dison, Gerald Snow, Leslie Roper, Jimmy Gossett, and David Bonner. Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be offered to the Cemetery Fund of Sharon United Methodist Church, PO Box 418, Reidville, SC 29375. However, most of all memorials are to be held in the hearts of those who knew and loved Sarah.

Sarah P. Dillard

July 18, 1924 - May 20, 2007