Sara Cooley

Sara Aspden Cooley, age 80, died on September 13, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Robert Evans Tuttle, who she always felt was God's greatest gift to her; her parents, Arnold and Ruth Aspden; and her dear sister, Susan Overstreet. Surviving are her brother and his wife, Steve and Marion Aspden of Winston-Salem, NC; her sister Jane Deal and her husband Richard Briskin of Scottsdale, AZ; and five nieces. Sara graduated from Reynolds High School in 1962. She attended Campbell University from 1962-1964. She then moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for 6 years. When she returned to Winston-Salem, she worked for Wachovia Bank for several years. After leaving Wachovia Bank, she worked for Reynolds American for 25 years before retiring. After retiring, she attended UNC-Greensboro, where she pursued a degree in Social Work. Sara was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and had a tremendous love of learning. She thoroughly enjoyed her volunteer work at the Special Children's School, Crisis Control Ministries, the Emergency Room at Forsyth Hospital, and the Premature Infants Ward at Baptist Hospital.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living and Trellis Supportive Care for their attentive and compassionate care of Sara. Memorial gifts may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is assisting the family.