Sarah McEachern Harrison Obituary in Lanett at Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation

Obituary For Sarah McEachern Harrison

Sarah Helen McEachern Harrison, lover of life, people and adventure, left us peacefully on March 6, 2025. She was currently living in Midlothian, Virginia.

Sarah was born in Tillers Crossroads, Alabama on August 25, 1921. She was the daughter of Julia and Albert McEachern and sister to George, Roy, Craton, Johnson, Evelyn, Edith and Nancy. She worked as a secretary in many various fields. She worked for churches, a carpet manufacturer, an architect and schools. She spent the end of her career working in the history department and nursing school at Valdosta State College (now University). She loved working with the students and still has one student that has been her dear friend and kept in touch until the end. She typed several manuscripts for professors that had books published. She loved volunteering at the Southern Baptist International Mission Board. She loved to quilt, help others and enjoy the outdoors.

Sarah married Walter W. Harrison on June 20, 1942 and they were married for 63 years when he passed away. They had one child and two grandchildren.

Sarah is survived by her daughter Ann Eynon (Ralph) and her grandchildren Sarah Eynon and Laura Eynon-Way (Elizabeth).

A service to celebrate Sarah’s life will be held on March 22 at 2:00 pm at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 510 Coalfield Road, Midlothian, VA 23114. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 5 2025 at 2pm. Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett, AL. Details to be available later. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to The Gideons International, a local hospice company or your church in her honor.

The staff at Valley-Point Funeral Home & Cremation is honored to serve the Family of Sarah Helen McEachern Harrison.