Sarah Ben Walkingstick, 72, of the Birdtown Community, went to her Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Jack Jackson and Callie Ben. She was also preceded in death by her special parents, Maggie and Stan Ben; husband, Paul Walkingstick; brothers, Jesse Ben, John Jackson; and her sisters, Bessie Wildcatt, Betty Brady, and Elizabeth Jackson.
She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Callie Littlejohn (Rink Shell), son, Henry Ben; special daughter, Becky Squirrel; grandchildren, Michel and Jacquline Gayosso; special grandchildren, Xavier Squirrel, J.P. Tahquette, Jaycee Sneed; special friends, Darlene Defoe, Pat Welch; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, July 17 at her home at 62 Walkingstick Road, Cherokee, NC 28719. Burial will be in the Walkingstick Cemetery.
Sarah will be taken to her home at 4pm Monday by Crisp Funeral Home to await the hour of service.