J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Nichols, Sarah J.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Sarah Jean Nichols, 54, of Bracey, VA, formerly of Hopewell, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born in Alexandria, VA. and attended Petersburg School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse spending the majority of her career as an ICU nurse at John Randolph Medical Center, ending her career at Colonial Heights Convalescent Center. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her parents, Kitty Russell of Alexandria, VA and Ashby Ellis of Simpsonville, SC as well as two brothers, Michael Adkinson and Ashby Ellis, Jr.. She is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, Thomas A. Nichols, Sr. of Bracey, VA . a son, Thomas A. Nichols, Jr. of Hopewell, two daughters, Rachel A. Butler of Bracey, Jennifer A. Hudson and her husband Julius R. Hudson, Jr. of Hopewell, five sisters, Janet Adkinson of Prince George, Delores Mace-Ballew of Bracey, Vickie White of Eldon, MO, Kellie Connor of Hopewell and Debra Thomason of Simpsonville, SC. Mrs. Nichols was the proud grandmother of Morgan, Bryanna, Matthew and Michael Rhoten, Kacey, Elana and Thomas (Drew) Nichols, III and Jenna Hudson. Other survivors include two sisters-in-law, Mavis Klehm and her husband James and Lois Nichols, all of Houston, TX. Also surviving are a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many life long friends made during her life as a military wife. A Rosary will be said on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, with visitation to follow until 8:30 PM. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Roy Arrington of Fayetteville, NC officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George County. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Jennifer: I am saddened and shocked to hear of your mothers passing. I remember her as a kind and good natured woman. My prayers are with you and Tommy and the rest of your family during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Ivonne Rivera

Posted by: Ivonne Rivera at October 20, 2006 09:29 PM

May god bless her family in this time of sorrow. Sarah was one of my dearest friends and her and her family will be in my heart always. She will always be remembered and it was a blessing having her in my life. It saddens me that she will not be with us but I will always remember the good times with her and I know she is in a better place now and will feel no nore pain.

Posted by: Deanna M. Melson at October 19, 2006 09:03 AM

Tom,
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Hilda and I will keep you and Sara in our prayers. We can't be there physcially for you tonight, but Hilda and I will be there in sprit and we will also pray a rosary for Sara tonight.
Always your Friends,
Juan & Hilda Rosales

Posted by: Juan Rosales at October 17, 2006 02:16 PM

God bless the chosen angel who graced so many with her kindness. Sarah, you touched so many lives with the way you simply were. There was always time in your busy day to lend a hand or offer advice. You gave new meaning to 28hr days. I wish I had taken the time to say thank you for your influence in my life. I think you knew... I hope you knew..After all.. you knew EVERYTHING! Heaven is blessed to have such a wonderful steward of love in its flock. Words cannot describe the void our world is without you in it. Sleep in peace and watch over your family as you did in life. Thank you for showing me love and compassion. I am so fortunate you were a part of my life! I love you and will deeply miss you.

Posted by: Jeannie Murphy-Lockey at October 17, 2006 08:32 AM