Sarah Breazeale Obituary

Sarah Yeager Breazeale, 98, resident of Wesley Commons, and widow of Lawrence Edward Breazeale, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

Born July 14, 1927, in Lexington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James William and Mary Frances Lamb Yeager. She was a graduate of KFOS (Kentucky Female Orphan School) High School, later known as Midway College in Midway, KY, and went on to attend the University of Kentucky and Crumps Commerce Business College. Mrs. Breazeale began her career as a stenographer with Seaboard Railroad (now CSX Railroad) and later retired as secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Business with Greenwood School District 50.

A devoted Christian, she was a member of South Main Baptist Church, where she faithfully taught the Adult Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Greenwood Woman's Club and the Greenwood Pilot's Club.

The last surviving member of her immediate family, Mrs. Breazeale was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Edward Breazeale, and by two sons, Stephen L. Breazeale and Phillip E. Breazeale.

Surviving are brother-in-law, Earle Breazeale (Jennifer) of Elgin, SC; sister-in-law, Ruth Breazeale of Greenwood; niece, Susan Bell Lord of Travelers Rest; nephew, Joe Breazeale of Florida; niece, Christina Breazeale Jacobs (Brian) of Florida; niece, Marla Stewart of Greenwood; and brother, Jesse Yeager (Georgia Belle) of Kentucky; Edgar and Ann Yeager and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special friend and caregiver, Nancy Prince Thomas.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 20, 2025 at South Main Baptist Church with Dr. Toby Frost and Rev. Andy Roberson officiating.

Burial will be private.

Pallbearers will be Steve Huskey, Sidney Huskey, John Parrish, Randy Culbertson, David Dority, David Payne, and Dr. Bruce Cook.

Honorary escort will be Helping Hands & Hearts, and the Earlene Shirley Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials may be made to the South Main Street Baptist Church, PO Box 1093, Greenwood, SC, or to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29649.

Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting with the arrangements.