Sarah Ann

Brandon

A WOMAN WHO DEFINED HER OWN SUCCESS.

SARAH ANN BRANDON

A Woman Who Defined Her Own Success

Sarah Ann Brandon was born July 21, 1945, in Slate Springs, Mississippi, to Andy Hill and Lorene McKine Hill. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Double Springs Missionary Baptist Church, establishing a foundation of faith that guided her throughout her life. On September 20,

2026, she was called home to eternal rest.

Sarah graduated from Eupora High School in 1966 and later moved to Toledo, Ohio, to further her education. She attended The University of Toledo, earning a degree in Business. Her determination to continue learning led her back to the classroom later in life, where she earned a degree in Computer Science.

A Distinguished Career & Business Legacy

Sarah built a distinguished career defined by dedication, perseverance, and excellence. She devoted more than 40 years to the United Automobile Workers (UAW), including 28 years at Champion Spark Plug and

15 years at Metal Forming & Coining. She also served her community through United Way and the YWCA.

A trailblazer in Toledo's urban community, Sarah became one of the first Black women to own a business in the area. Her business, initially known as Brandon Manor, later became Brandon Plantation, named in honor of her beloved father, Andy Hill. Through her entrepreneurial spirit, she created opportunities not only for herself but for those she loved.

A Woman of Strength, Grace & Compassion

Sarah was a fierce protector of her family and a woman who could make anyone feel welcome. Her strength, warmth, and genuine concern for others left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered.

She took great pride in her home and yard and enjoyed gardening, golfing, bowling, and playing Rummy

500 with her sisters and brother-in-law. These simple pleasures brought her joy and created cherished memories with those she loved.

Sarah lived a life marked by faith, hard work, independence, and determination. She chose to remain in

Toledo because of her desire to make a meaningful difference in the community she called home.

Those Left to Cherish Her Memory

To cherish her memory are her loving sisters, Shirley Hill Naugles of Eupora, Mississippi, and Joyce Mann of Brandon, Mississippi; her sister-in-law, Virginia "Jenny" Hill; her brother-in-law, William "Bill" Sansbury;

her first cousins, Martha Lee McKine, Billy McKine, and Lelon Hill; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved her dearly and will miss her beyond measure.

Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Andy Hill and Lorene McKine Hill, and her siblings, Alvin, Cora, Richard, Andy Jr., Deacon Audis, Dorine, Marine, Pastor Aubrie, Tom, Odis, Annie Mae, Marie, Hattie, and Betty.

Though her earthly journey has come to an end, Sarah's legacy of faith, strength, love, and perseverance will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Special Acknowledgment of Thanks

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Carla Nelson, the nursing staff of the Ohioans Home Health & Hospice, and her three nieces, Jennifer, Joanna, and Mary, for the love, care, and support shown to Sarah and her family.