Born January 4, 1932 in Tokoyo-to, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Koji and Tome Aoyagi. Sachiko married her late beloved husband, Jimmie Bearden, on December 4, 1952 and together they raised their family. She dedicated her life to her husband and family and was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker.
Left to honor Sachiko is her children, Linda Nichols (Kevin Norris), Glenn Bearden (Cyndy), and James Bearden (Susan); cherished grandchildren, Lindsay Ollier (Jake), Donnie Nichols (Carly), Lee Bearden (Bob Smiecinski), Chad Bearden (Ashley), Hayley Golden (Robby), Josh Norris (Stephanie), and Jere Norris (Stephanie) and great-grandchildren, Caroline, Mason, Emerson, Lennon, Ethan, Asher, Tessa, Remi, Ronin, Gunnyr, Sloane, Toril, and Sylar. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Baylor Nichols.
A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm, Monday, June 10, 2024 at Merritt Funeral Home, 2 South Lemon Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601. A Graveside Service will follow 1:00pm at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513, with William E. Brown Jr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in memory of Baylor Arlene Nichols to the “Apple A Day Foundation” at appleaday.org/donate/
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