Sara Shotlow was born February 3, 1940 to Lynn and Estella Smith in Crowell, Texas. She is preceded in death by both parents, one sister Lethia Smith, and one brother Lynn Smith, Jr. She later attended younger years in Luther and Jones Elementary Schools and graduated from from Dunjee High School. She accepted Christ at an early age at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; Jesse Shotlow. Six children; William Jr., (Betty), Sterling (Albertine), Carlos (Amanda) Willard (Mona) Randy (Shaton). Twenty-four grandchildren. Twenty-eight great-grandchildren. One sister Eva Smith and two brothers Freddie (Amanda) and Melvin (Eleanor). A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives, and friends.