Sarah “Mama Sarah” Elizabeth Hight, 83, of Vero Beach, passed away on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2014.
She is survived by her daughter Janice; grandchildren Paulie, Shannon, Shaunna, Kristan, and Jayme Rae; and has nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son Ray Lynn, daughter Gwendolyn, and sister Delores.
Hight lived in Florida all of her life having spent most of it in Vero Beach. She was born on July 23, 1931, in Millville, Fla., to Arthur and Ruby Skipper. Her siblings include Kitty, Nan, Donnie and Richard.
She was known for her kind heart and warm smile. She always had a listening ear and words of wisdom. Her interests included family, decorating her house, taking care of her garden and spoiling her pets.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach. Mass will be celebrated at St. Helen Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund PO Box 3506, St. Augustine, FL 32085. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.