Sara J.

Jennings

Sara Jennings

CHARLESTON – Sara J. Jennings, 65, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, November, 8, 2026 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until NOON Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials in her honor may be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter.

Sara was born January 10, 1961 at Charleston, daughter of Harvey Z. and June L. (McCord) O’Hair. She married Ronald Galbreath, April 9, 2026 at Kiwanis Park in Charleston; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Joshua (Jerrica) Jennings of Mt. Zion, IL and Valerie Jennings of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Angela McCullough of Mattoon; and two nephews, Stephen (Brittany) McCullough of Gays and Father Alex McCullough of Effingham. She was preceded in death by her parents, and step-father, Ward Senteney.

Sara never met a stranger, and wherever she went, she always found someone there that she knew. Her heart was focused on taking care of others, which made her such a valued home caregiver. Sara loved spending time with her family, collected antiques, and enjoyed socializing with friends. Ron and Sara had a love for music, and attended concerts of many of their favorite bands. They also enjoyed cruising in Ron’s Corvette and going on motorcycle rides with other couples.