Sarah Elizabeth Stinson Dolan

Sarah Elizabeth Stinson Dolan, 81, of Bedford, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at Carriage Hill Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Wilbert Wilson Dolan. She was born on April 20, 1932 in Lynchburg, VA., she was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church, and she loved to cook for her large family. Working in her flower beds gave her great pleasure and she loved animals\"™, dogs and cats were her favorite. Sarah is survived by her six children; Ronald W. Dolan (Portia), Roger L. Dolan (Diane), Larry W. Dolan (Sheila), Nancy D. Kidd (Timmy), Clay Dolan (Janet), Christine D. Davis (John); 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer\"™s Research 1160 Pepsi Place Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA 22901.The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443, is assisting the family.