Sara Catherine Ridenour, 83, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away, Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Fahrney-Keedy Home.

Born June 7, 1941, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Deiterich) Lawrence.

Sara's first job was at Chatkin's Drug Store and she loved talking about that job. She did secretarial work and bookkeeping for Horst Milk Transfer and Montgomery Ward. She retired after many years with Washington County Public Schools where she was employed with the food services department in Smithsburg, MD.

Sara was a 1959 graduate of North Hagerstown High School; a lifelong member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Smithsburg, later in life. She loved her family very much, enjoyed trips with her family, and regular lunch dates with her friends and family. An avid reader, Sara also volunteered at after school programs and the food bank.

Sara was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Edward Ridenour, Sr. She was set to become a telephone operator and receive her training in Baltimore, when she met and fell in love with Jim. Her plans changed and they married on January 15, 1960.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Barnhart and Barbara Myers.

Sara is survived by two daughters, Susan Lynn (Darrin) and Cynthia Sharrar (Marc); one son, James Ridenour, Jr. (Rachel); one sister, Jeanne Small; one brother, Bob Lawrence; eight grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.

Services will be held 11am Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD, with Pastor Julie Brigham officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6-8pm at the funeral home.