Ms. Sara Fernandez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On April 28, 1920 (99 years old), Sara Fernandez was born to the late John and Mary Fernandez in Bethlehem, Virginia. Sara had one sister named Martha Graham. At the age of 12 they both came to Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 14 Sara was employed as a Domestic Worker working for the Goldberg’s and Levin’s family. Sara worked with the families till she was 75 years of age, raising all 5 generation of their children. Sara home schooled herself, learning how to read and write on her own. Sara is predeceased by both of her parents, her sister Martha Graham, daughter Joan Byers, son in law Gene Byers, grandchild Margo and great grandson Shawn Britton. Sara is survived by her daughter Rita (Hinds). Twelve grandchildren: Cheryl (Chase), Deborah (Dennis), Diana, Yvonne (Albert), Michelle (Antonio), Derrick (Nubia), Robin, Shawn (Jordan), Eugene, Michael, Aaron. She had thirty one Great-grands: Tameeka, Rameal, Tarik, Denisha, Derrick, Rita, Corey, Latoya (Earl), Cheryl, Charita, James, Jovan, Anthony, Jose, Michelle, Lateefah, Shakeela, Mariah, Miyah, Niyah, Shawnie, Lashawn and Brooklyn. And twenty eight great-great grands: Zani, Zayonna, Tyler, Chase, Melodie, Tyre, Tymir, Tahy, Zayvion, Isaiah, Carter, Diamond, Imani, Nevaeh, Jason. Maya, Nicholas, Madison, Cameron, Briana, Jamie and Jacob. Also, one great-great-great grand: James III. Sara had a big heart, was a carefree person and would open her house to anyone in need. She will be greatly missed.

Ms. Sara Fernandez

April 28, 2019 - May 8, 2019