Sara Pilgrim Chasteen
Pickens, SC
Sara Jo Pilgrim Chasteen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on December 17, 1941, in Pickens, South Carolina, to Hoyt and Leona Watson Pilgrim.
Sara was a woman who embraced life with joy and warmth, bringing smiles to all those who crossed her path. Her love for nature and passion for gardening were evident in the vibrant blooms that adorned her home. While tending to her flowers, she found solace in the beauty of the outdoors.
Family was at the core of Sara’s heart, with her husband Robert by her side for over six decades. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. She adored her daughter Lisa and her son Greg, and their families, finding immense joy in the role of grandmother. Her grandsons Zach, Reed, and Gavin held a special place in her heart, and she showered them with love and affection.
A celebration of Sara Chasteen’s life will be held in a Memorial Service at Liberty Mortuary on November 1, 2023, at 3:00 pm. Prior to the service, a Visitation will take place at the funeral home, from 1:30 until 2:30 PM, where loved ones can share stories and offer their condolences.
Her memory will forever be cherished by her devoted husband, Robert Chasteen, her loving children, Lisa Brown and Greg Chasteen along with his wife Terri, and her adoring grandsons, Zach Brown, Reed Chasteen, and Gavin Chasteen. Sara’s spirit will continue to live on through the laughter, love, and cherished memories she leaves behind.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Velma Bolding and three brothers, Leon, Carol Dean and Charlie Pilgrim. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Though we mourn her loss, let us remember Sara as she was – a radiant soul who embraced life with open arms. In our hearts, she will forever remain a guiding light, inspiring us to cherish each moment and to be kind to one another.
Rest in peace, dear Sara.
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