Sarah Elizabeth Harrison, age 72 of the Sunshine Community died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home.  She was born on September 17, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Jack Wilkie Harrison and Bertha Moses Harrison. Sarah was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and was a member of Cedar Grove Church.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Gardner-Webb University.

She retired from the Employment Security Commission/NC Works as well as working for the United States Postal Service.  She loved to square dance and her membership in the four-wheel drive club. 

Survivors include her husband Danny Owens of the home, her son, Zackary Harrison and wife Carley Laughter of Sunshine, her step-son, Reid Owens and wife Jennifer of Bostic as well as a number of cousins.

The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in The Padgett and King Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 o’clock prior to the service at the mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park Drive, Asheville, North Carolina 28801.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com