Sara Grace Willis' Obituary
Sara Grace Willis, 18, of Purcellville, Virginia passed away on November 22, 2018 at Inova Fairfax Hospital after an extended, courageous battle with brain cancer.
Sara is survived by her adoring mother, Angie Willis and her devoted father, Jimmy Willis; sisters, Julie and Ava; stepmother, Christy Jacobs; grandparents, Robin Munoz and Jim Willis; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sara was born on May 11, 2000 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. During her brief, wondrous life, Sara faced many challenges and she was renowned for tackling each with an infectious smile and a seemingly infinite amount of positivity. She lived passionately and joyously and loved to brighten others’ lives through gifts, compliments and acts of kindness. Sara loved music and to dance and was often overheard saying, “dance like no one is watching.” Sara’s passing has left a massive hole in this world and our hearts. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00PM on Sunday December 2, 2018 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, VA 20175. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at the Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to STILLBRAVE 5022 Harford Lane Burke, VA 22015, SMASHING WALNUTS FOUNDATION PO Box 342 Leesburg, VA 20178 or to the ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION 1333 South Mayflower Avenue, Suite 400 Monrovia, CA 91016.
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