Sara Lou Wright Hiles

Sara Lou Wright Hiles, 85, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home.

She was born in Candler on January 26, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Forrest and Ida Morgan Wright. She was also proceeded in death by her husband, Joe Hiles; her son, John Hiles; and her brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Mary Ann Wright.

She attended Candler Elementary and High School and was in the second graduating class of Enka High School in 1957. She graduated in 1961 from Women’s College of UNC (now UNCG) with a degree in Primary Education. She taught first grade in Charlotte, second grade at Candler Elementary, kindergarten at Arden Presbyterian Church and kindergarten for 25 years at Valley Hill/Atkinson Elementary in Henderson County.

Sara was a long-time member of Fletcher United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being a member of the hand bell choir, the Altar Guild, the United Methodist Women and the Victory Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her daughters, Kara Hiles of Asheville, and Krista Kimmel (Dan) of Hampstead, NC; and grandsons Drew Kimmel, of Washington, and Brad Kimmel, of Colorado.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, at Fletcher United Methodist Church with Pastor Randy N. Sherrill officiating. The service will be livestreamed and archived on the church’s website, www.fletcherumc.org. Following the service, a reception will be held in the fellowship hall where the family will greet guests. Everyone in attendance is invited to wear bright colors in memory of Sara!

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fletcher United Methodist Church, 50 Library Rd., Fletcher, NC 28732.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.