Sarah Ann McCaughan, 56, passed away April 19, 2025. Sarah was born in Corning , New York to the late David and Judith Price McCaughan. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David C. McCaughan and her Aunt, Suellen Mazurowski.

Sarah spent her early years in Painted Post, New York. Following a family move to Hickory, NC, Sarah attended and graduated from St. Stephens High School, class of 1987. Sarah attended college and received her bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1991. After graduating college, Sarah became a quality assurance analyst at Schwab Performance Technologies. Sarah appreciated all music and even played the trumpet for a time. Sarah adored going to concerts, musical theater productions and the movies. Sarah cherished traveling including to Italy twice. Her heart for her community included volunteering at a local hospital gift shop and an election day poll volunteer. Sarah had a heart for animals and especially loved her dog Duke. Additionally, Sarah couldn’t resist a good bargain and supported numerous charities.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving, cousin, Margo Litzenberg (Shane); cousin, Jeff Miller (Hamilton); cousin Brian Miller (Kelly); Cousin, Jaime McClung; and her Aunt, Betsy Price. She will also be missed by her sister-in-law Regina McCaughan, her cousins’ children, her college friends, and her loving emotional support dog Duke.

Sarah’s warmth, dedication and kind spirit will forever be remembered, and her legacy will live on through the lives she touched. May she rest in peace.

A service to celebrate Sarah’s life will be held at a later date, details of which will be shared with those who wish to honor her memory. Any memorial contributions for Sarah can be made to the American Heart Association.

Simply Cremation is handling the arrangements.