Sarah Mae Barlow Hite Cruse , 83, of Center, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelby County.

Sarah was born February 1, 1933 in Shelby County to Guy Barlow and Minnie Lovell Barlow. She loved her family above everything else in life. Sarah had a big heart and took in those in need of a home – humans and many little dogs and cats as well through the years. She loved flowers and birds and also enjoyed gardening for as long as she was able.

She is survived by
Sons:
Dennis Hite of Houston
David Hite and wife, Rhonda, of Houston
Dale Hite of Center

Grandchildren:
Shelly Bennett
Kristy Chandler
Kim Edwards
Kathy Hale
Tiffany Hite
Sarah Jeanne Hite
Stevie De La Cruz

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Brothers:
Ray Barlow and wife, Marvelet
Joe Barlow and wife, Jeri

Sisters:
Gloria Watlington
Oneita Brockman and husband, Jim

Numerous nieces, nephews and many friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Guy Barlow and Minnie Lovell Barlow
Brothers: Tony Lovell, Franklin Barlow, Allen Barlow
Sister: Alice Barlow Langford