Sarah Lee Fletcher

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Sarah Lee Fletcher, a beacon of faith and wisdom, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at the age of 100, in Hixson, Tennessee. Born on May 7, 1925, in Webb, Alabama, Sarah’s life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to her family, faith, and community.

Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved parents, James Harvey Lee and Emma Freddie Lee of Webb, Alabama; her cherished husband, Dr. Gaston Maurice Fletcher of Dothan, Alabama; her dear sister, Juanita Whatley of Dothan, Alabama; and her adored grandsons, Blaine Joel Campbell of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and great-grandson, Mattox Mayes of North Carolina.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and inspiration through her children: son, Lee Maurice Fletcher of Greenville, North Carolina; daughter, Daphne Campbell Jinnette of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and son, Timothy Jan Fletcher of Dothan, Alabama. Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren, Brent Campbell of Hixson, Tennessee; Meredith Mayes of Clayton, North Carolina; Natalee Perkins of Montevallo, Alabama; and Caleb Fletcher of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Sarah’s great-grandchildren, Cody Campbell of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Jett and Taigen Mayes of Clayton, North Carolina; Sydney, Wyatt, and Brooklyn Perkins of Montevallo, Alabama; Ethan and Blaine Joseph Campbell of Hixson, Tennessee and Haylee and Micah Fletcher of Holly Springs, North Carolina; and great-great-grandchildren, Corrine and Isaac Campbell of Chattanooga, Tennessee will continue to honor her spirit.

Sarah’s educational journey was marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge. She received her Associate Business Certification from Bob Jones College in 1947, after attending from 1943 to 1944. She furthered her education at Calhoun College from 1968 to 1970 and then at Troy State University from 1970 to 1972. Her passion for religious education led her to Bethany Theological Seminary, where she earned a Bachelor of Religious Education in 1995 and a Master of Religious Education in 1996.

Sarah’s professional life was as diverse as it was impactful. She married her husband on June 24, 1948, and together they ministered in Atlantic Canada for 15 and a half years. As a pastor’s wife, educator, author, and speaker, Sarah touched countless lives. Sarah’s work history spanned from serving as a secretary at Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Runway Company and the Dothan Eagle, to teaching at Morgan County Schools, Newton Public Schools, Trinity Christian Schools, Beacham Christian Academy, and Grace Bible Academy. Her dedication extended to her role as a secretary at Dominion Textile in Nova Scotia and teaching at Mueller Christian School and Berean Christian School.

An active member of her church, Sarah also contributed her talents to the Troy State University Creative Writing Club and the Dothan Creative Writing Group. Her interests extended to helping the elderly, writing, walking, and speaking, all of which she approached with her characteristic faith-filled enthusiasm.

A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Memory Hill Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather and share memories from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. before the service.

Sarah Lee Fletcher’s life was a journey of devotion, service, and love. Her influence and teachings will continue to guide and uplift those who were fortunate enough to know her. As we bid farewell to this remarkable woman, we take solace in the knowledge that her legacy will endure through the many lives she touched.