NEWPORT NEWS — Sarah Brantley Vreeland, daughter of Samuel and Patricia Vreeland of Smithfield, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at her home. Her 37 short years were spent in Newport News, graduating from Heritage High School.
Active from a young age in gymnastics and swimming, she later excelled in field hockey, earning a scholarship to play at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Sarah was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Vreeland and Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, all of Newport News.
In addition to her parents, Sarah leaves behind the joy of her life, her daughter, Rheagan Emma Love. Also left to cherish her memory is her sister, Kathryn “Katie” Vreeland Locklear (Mark), and nephew, Cannon Locklear, all of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and aunts, Sue Johnson and Melinda Blevins (Calvin), who loved her like a daughter.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. Masks and social distancing will be required. There will be a private burial for the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rheagan’s educational fund at any BayPort Credit Union branch. Please make checks payable to Rheagan Love, VUTMA account.
Share online condolences with the family at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
