Published 2:03 pm Tuesday, June 25, 2024 By Staff Reports Sarah Cosey was a committed educator, devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, loyal sister and aunt, compassionate friend and neighbor, dedicated church member and a woman of God. She departed this life Wednesday, June 19, and entered the arms of her Lord and Heavenly Father. Born Sarah Lily Eastman on June 21, 1940, to the late Robert Sr.
and Annie Lou Eastman, in the Yokena Community of Warren County, Sarah lived a rich life and was a beautiful soul. The oldest of eight children (with three brothers and four sisters), she was a model matriarch of the Eastman family. Sarah was known for her quiet, calm, peaceful demeanor and had a heart of gold.
Her beautiful smile, welcoming spirit and warm hugs made everyone feel loved and special. Although Sarah wasn’t rich by the world’s standards, whatever was placed in her hands or car, she always found a way to multiply it and make it better. Sarah’s quiet strength, determination and perseverance are the legacy that she leaves to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
One thing is for certain: To know her was to love her. Sarah spent her early years in the Yokena and LeTourneau communities. She received her early education at Cedars Elementary School and Bowman High School in Vicksburg.
She would later go on to receive her associate’s degree in early childhood education from Holmes Community College. Sarah, along with several other educators in th.
