Sarah Mae Barlow Hite Cruse, 83, of Center, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating.  Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Sarah was born February 1, 1933 in Shelby County to Guy Barlow and Minnie Lovell Barlow.  She loved her family above everything else in life.  Sarah had a big heart and took in those in need of a home – humans and many little dogs and cats as well through the years.  She loved flowers and birds and also enjoyed gardening for as long as she was able.

 

She is survived by

Sons:

Dennis Hite of Houston

David Hite and wife, Rhonda, of Houston

Dale Hite of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Shelly Bennett

Kristy Chandler

Kim Edwards

Kathy Hale

Tiffany Hite

Sarah Jeanne Hite

Stevie De La Cruz

 

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

 

Brothers:

Ray Barlow and wife, Marvelet

Joe Barlow and wife, Jeri

 

Sisters:

Gloria Watlington

Oneita Brockman and husband, Jim

 

Numerous nieces, nephews and many friends

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Guy Barlow and Minnie Lovell Barlow

Brothers: Tony Lovell, Franklin Barlow, Allen Barlow

Sister: Alice Barlow Langford