Obituary of Sarah Jeanette Stines

Judah – Sarah Jeanette “Jean” Stines, 81, of Judah, finished her earthly journey at 4:02 pm on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at her residence to be reunited with her beloved husband, Paul Stines, who passed away November 13, 2015. Sarah was born November 25, 1934 to James T. Cochran and Ruby (Hacker) Cochran who preceded her in death along with her only sibling, her brother, James “Dink” Cochran. Sarah leaves behind three children, Teresa Tabor (Mike), of Hodgenville, KY, Marilyn Phillips (Rev. Alan), of Springville, Randall Stines of Judah; four grandchildren, Andrew Phillips (Jennifer), of Springville, Rebekah Brain (Dustin), of Springville, Christy Tabor, of Hodgenville, KY and Cassandra Raby (Eric), of Ft. Scott, IL; eight great grandchildren, Elizabeth Riggs, Eli Phillips, Josiah Phillips, Kayla Highbaugh, Adalee Phillips, Sophia Raby, Alan Brain and Katie Brain. Also survived by a nephew, Johnny Cochran (Shirley) and a niece, Melinda Evans and their families; four brothers-in-law, Hershel “Bucky” (Louise) Stines, of Bedford, Charles “Art” Stines, of Taylorsville, David Stines, of Bloomington and Kenneth Hays, of Bedford; three sisters-in-law, Edith (Wayne) Tolliver of Bedford, Wanda Stines and Ellen Taylor (Jimmy), of Bloomington. She was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Glenn, Ralph and Russell Stines; five sisters-in-law, Rita Cochran, Eva Darlene Hays, June Stines, Alice Stines and Clara Stines (in infancy); a niece, Brenda Elliot. She was an accomplished seamstress, gardener, and was well read on finance, world history and current events. She retired from RCA and was a licensed cosmetologist. And although her brilliant mind was ravaged by Alzheimers cruel confussion, fears and sadness and while Alzheimers stole away most all of her abilities and talents, it was unable to remove from her her trust in and love for God. When she could no longer call her childrens names she could still pray and continued to attend her church as her health permitted. The loves of her life were God, her husband of 64 years, her children and family and she was fiercely protective of these loves. We sadly miss her but now her confusion and pain are gone. Once again her mind is clear and at long last the hard working hands can take their rest in the presence of her Savior and the beloved ones she longed so to see. We’ll meet you in the morning, Momma. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, April 4th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Alan Phillips, Rev. Max Abel and Rev. Bert Arnett officiating. Graveside committal service will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, April 4th in Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm on Sunday, April 3rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., White River Humane Society or the Peerless Church. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.