Sarah Nell West, age 90 of Milan, departed this life on June 19, 2019, at Jackson General Hospital. She was born July 7, 1928, to the late Charlie and Mary Belle Robinson.
She attended Atwood to the 8th grade and finished her education at Trezevant High School. She worked as a switchboard operator and then as a homemaker. She volunteered at Milan Hospital for many years until just before she passed away.
Sarah was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Milan. She was a lady of strong will and faith who loved her family dearly. Two of her main sources of enjoyment were walking with friends and growing flowers, especially petunias.
Mrs. West is survived by her son, Jim Oakley and wife Emily; daughter, Rosemary Witherington and husband Daniel; brothers, Billy Robinson and wife Janice of Milan, Dennis Robinson and wife Carolyn of Jackson, Buford Robinson of Milan; sister-in-law, Cherrie Robinson of Milan; grandchildren, Rachel Russom and husband Daniel, and Ryan Oakley; great-grandchildren, Adrienne McAlexander, Abigail Russom, and baby girl Russom due in September.
She is preceded in death by two wonderful husbands, Aaron Oakley and Raymond West; her parents, Charlie and Mary Belle Robinson; brother, Fred Robinson; sisters, Betty (Donny) Gately, and Mary (Eldon) Clark; and sister-in-law Joyce Robinson.
Funeral services for Mrs. West will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Bodkin Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Gibson County Memory Gardens near Milan.
Visitation with the family will take place Saturday afternoon from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church Milan.
Funeral Service
Bodkin Funeral Home
Saturday, June 22, 2019
4:00 PM
2000 South 1ST
Milan, Tennessee 38358
Visitation 2-4pm Saturday