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Sarah L. Hill
December 20, 1936 - February 12, 2021
PUBLIC VIEWING (Walk Through Only)
Friday, February 19, 2021
2PM – 7PM
Corprew Funeral Home
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Saturday, February 20, 2021
11:00AM
Union Baptist Missionary Church
5414 Nansemond Pkwy.
Suffolk, VA 23435
Bishop C.V. Russell, Jr., Host Pastor
Pastor Warren E. Amlet of First Baptist Church, South Portsmouth – eulogist
**You may view the services beginning at 11:00AM by logging onto on our Corprew Funeral Home facebook page. Please mute your listening devices.
FINAL RESTING PLACE
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
3920 Airline Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Due to the current pandemic, services are limited to immediate family and invited guests only.
COVID19 REGULATIONS FOR ATTENDING VIEWING AND CHAPEL SERVICES AT CORPREW FUNERAL HOME
Due to the recent increase in COVID19 cases, the governor of Virginia has established guidelines to reduce the spread of this pandemic virus. In an effort to keep our families, staff and facilities protected and safe, we are asking that all visitors comply with the following directives:
** Be subject to temperature checks, hand sanitation and social distancing of nothing less than 6 feet within the facility
**Facial coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required and must remain on while inside of the facilities for viewing and services
** Refrain from kissing, hugging, embracing others as your enter or leave the facilities to help reduce the spread of the virus
** If you are experiencing a cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not enter the funeral home at any time
** Chapel services are limited to 10 People, per Governor’s New Order and Mandate effective Monday, December 14, 2020
** During viewing hours, visitors may enter 10 at a time through a walk through process of viewing the deceased without lingering or having a large gathering
It is our sincere effort and duty to ensure that the families we serve will be safe and protected during this pandemic. Our facility is sanitized hourly to disinfect and safeguard against the spread of the COVID19 virus. May God bless you and your families and keep us safe in His care. Thank you for continuing to allow us to serve you in your time of need and bereavement.
You may leave condolences to the family at www.corprewfuneralhome.net
Sarah Louise Staton-Hill, better known as “Sweet Sarah Lou” and “Sister” transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on February 12, 2021. She was born to the late John and Alverta Staton in Portsmouth, VA on December 20, 1936. Sarah “Lou” was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools and attended I.C. Norcom High School where she was a part of the Marching Band as a majorette. Sarah worked as a school crossing guard for many years in the City of Portsmouth and was later employed by General Electric (G.E.) until the closing of that company.
She was married to Maurice Lloyd Hill, Sr., in 1953. In this union, they shared three children – Medallion Hill – Jones, Maurice Hill, Jr., and Carl Hill. She later went back to received her high school diploma and graduated in the Class of 1969.
She joined First Baptist Church, South Portsmouth in Portsmouth, VA., at a very young age. Following her mother’s footsteps, she was in the choirs of the church, Pastor’s Aid Committee, Welcome Committee and worked with the Food Ministry at the church as well as singing with the Wynn Gospel Singers. “Sweet Sarah Lou” always drew attention and lit up a room by her beautiful smile, exquisite style and her amazing personality.
She leaves to cherish in her memories two children – daughter, Medallion Hill – Jones and Carl Hill, both of Portsmouth, VA. Two brothers – John Staton (Noner) of Portsmouth and Tyrone Staton of Chesapeake, VA., and one sister – Bronnette Williams of Zebulon, NC. She also leaves to cherish her memories 15 grandchildren, 41 Great – Grandchildren, 14 Great – Great Grandchildren, her goddaughter – London; best friend – Joyce Peebles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alverta Staton; her son – Maurice Hill, Jr. “Junie Boy;” her grandson – Maurice Outten “Lil – Junie,” and her granddaughter – Shawntai Jones-Riddick.
Don’t cry for me, now I have died
For I’m still here by your side
My body’s gone, but my soul is here
Please don’t shed another tear.
I am still here, I’m all around
Only my body lies in the ground.
I am the snowflake that kisses your nose,
I am the frost that nips your toes.
I am the sun, bringing you light,
I am the star, shining so bright.