Sara Pope

A native of Carrolton, Georgia, Mrs. Pope was a retired educator with the Barrow County School System where she impacted many children’s lives that she came into contact with during her career. Mrs. Pope received her Master’s Degree in Education and was a faithful member of the Winder First United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Pope is preceeded in death by her husband, Mr. Walter E. Pope; parents, Wordlaw B. and Faye Harris Thompson; and sisters, Shirley Sharp and Ann Hucabe.

Mrs. Pope is survived by her daughters; Mrs. Gwen (Mike) Rice and Saralyn (Jim) Moore; brothers, Sammy, Tommy, and Martin Thompson; two grandchildren, Michael Rice Miller, and Kelly Rice Yarbrough; and 3 great-grandchildren, Jackson and Gwenyth Miller, and Walter Yarbrough also survive.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sara Pope will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Winder First United Methodist Church with Rev. Calvin Haney officiating. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday evening, February 9, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery, Winder.

Gentlemen honored as pallbearers include; Gary Thompson, Chuckie Thompson, James Thompson, Zach Thompson, David Sharp, and Jim Wadley.

The family has requested special seating for retired teachers, Barrow County Historical Society, and Suzanna Wesley Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mrs. Pope to the Winder First United Methodist Church at 280 N Broad St, Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.