1925
2017
Sara Elizabeth Marvin Powers, 91, of Jacksonville, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2017.
Sara was born on November 26, 1925, in Beaufort, South Carolina to James and Annabelle Marvin, Sr. and moved to Jacksonville as a young adult.
She quickly discovered her love for bookkeeping, which lead to a long career in the automotive industry. At the age of 51, Sara started her own accounting firm - a great display of her feisty independent streak.
She served the community for many years not only through her business, but also through her involvement with various Arlington churches. Sara's love for her family knew no bounds, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandsons.
She lived a life filled with love for the Lord Jesus Christ and for anyone her life touched. This was most noticeable in her characteristic generosity and self-sacrifice towards family, friends, and strangers alike.
Sara is preceded in death by her parents, James and Annabelle, brother Bernard Marvin, and sister Eugenia Small.
She leaves loving memories to be cherished by her daughter Cynthia Brown; grandsons Stephen Brown, Chris (Leilia) Brown, Scott (Sarah) Brown, and Chase Brown; great-grandchildren Bryce and Corbin Brown, and Silas, Oliver, and Elizabeth Brown; sister Cynthia Harvey; and a large, extended family.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Woodland Grove Health and Rehabilitation, as well as to Larissa and her fellow caregivers at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, for their outstanding care and support for Sara over the last several years.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Cemetery at 4300 Beach Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida (www.communityhospice.com/give).
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5 Entries
August 2, 2018
Sandy Miller
I'm just now finding out about Sarah's passing. My husband worked with her at Coggin Pontiac, along with my husband's father, Junior Miller, and when she left there to start her own Accounting business, we started having her do our taxes. She used to tease me about how organized all my paperwork was. She said she didn't understand why I didn't do my own taxes! It's amazing to here that, because it would have been taking work from her, but that's just the kind of person she was. When I finally got brave enough, I started doing them myself, although I required some of expertise from time to time.
I just want to say how sorry I am to the family and let them all know that Sarah was a very much respected and loved lady.
RIP Sarah,
Rick and Sandy Miller
September 18, 2017
Mrs. Rhydon Dennette, Jr.
Sara helped with my taxes for many years. She was a kind, wonderful woman.
Prayers surround the family.
September 18, 2017
Robert Newton
She was a beautiful and loving person. She will be missed. My prayers and love to the family.
September 17, 2017
Lewis Byers
Sara took care of my family's tax needs for over 20 years. Tax season is not usually a time many look forward to. However, it was one of my favorite as I got to spend time with an amazing lady for several hours. Sara truly cared about us personally and we considered her a freind. I am sorry for your families loss as she was a gift to know. Heaven will have a new book keeper.
The Byers Family
September 16, 2017
Bette Thatcher
I am so sorry for you loss! She was a wonderful and smart lady...
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