Obituaries
Sara Ann Nichols
12/26/1952 - 01/21/2026
Sara “Ann” Nichols, age 73 of South Hill, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Ann was born December, 26, 1952 to the late Ocie and Dorothy (Dot) Nichols. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Betty Nichols.
Ann’s surviving family includes many loving cousins, especially Patricia and John Core, Amanda Jackson and Linda Wells; she is also blessed with many dear friends, including Cathy Howerton, Nancy Jacobs and Carleen Wells.
Ann graduated from Kenston Forest 1971 and Virginia Intermont College with a degree in social work . She worked for Southside Community Services Board as Director at John H Northington Center for 32 years . She was a member of South Hill United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held in Ann’s memory Thursday, February 5, 2026 at South Hill, United Methodist Church at 12:00 P.M. Following the service, a celebration of Ann’s life will be held at Kahill’s.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Hill United Methodist Church and Kenston Forest , Blackstone Va.
Online condolences may be made through our website at www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder – Hite – Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Nichols Family.
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Our condolences to Ann’s family. Our Mother worked with her at the John H. Northington Center.
Her service will be in the same sanctuary as her sister’s,Betty.
My prayers to all who were touched by Ann’s beautiful spirit & caring heart. I met her through Carleen and she accepted me just as Carleen did. Loved her conversations & the way she was fully engaged in what you were saying. Sleep in peace Ann 🕊️
this is just breaking my heart…the fondest memory i have of you is when Betty died and we just sat in a corner and held each other and cried…i guess i’ll just cry by myself tonight…go with God…
Friend / classmate
We were friends kindergarten thru graduation. Ann had a great sense of humor. Always enjoyed our visits. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. RIP prayers to her family
Fly High Ann I know God has healed you and now you are with our Lord Jesus Christ and your precious family. I’m glad I had you as a neighbor.
What a treasure and joy it was to be friends with Ann growing up. Always a light and always positive. It will be no accident looking up at the sky at night and the stars will seem a little brighter. God love you Ann.
Susan Bowers
Ann was my dearest friend growing up. We went to Park View and Kenston Forest together. Since those days, I probably haven’t met anyone that I have laughed with more than her.
Life took us in different directions, but the times I had with her are some of my best memories. I will always remember those days with joy. Rest in peace my friend.
A true testimony on be the best you can be. She never gave up or in to defeat. So nice to have sweet memories of an outstanding person.
Condolences
Please accept our sincere & heartfelt condolences on the passing of sweet Ann.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, & will continue to be with you.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP Ann Nichols
I have known Ann my whole life. Growing up and going to school in South Hill, we had many, many fun times together. She had a great sense of humor and was so much fun to be with. Rest in peace, sweet friend.
So sorry to hear about Ann. Prayers goes out to the family and friends .
Sweetest Ann!!!! I’ve been with Connie and the whole Palmer Springs family for 3 weeks. I just returned to Nashville a week ago today. I tried and tried and tried to find you ❤️❤️❤️
I’m heartbroken except for the knowing that you are with Jesus, your precious parents, Dot & Ocie!!!!!!!
I will see you soon enough my wonderful friend!
Love, always & always,
Maki
Cousin
Ann was a joy to be around. She had such a good out
look on a life. She was a very special lady.
Blessings Ann
What a joy it was to be Ann’s friend. So funny, quick witted and daring! I can remember pajama parties and school plays and yes, circles around the Dairy Hart. We had nicknames for one another and school girl “crushes” we giggled over.
I will never forget you my friend. Peace be with you.
friend
Allways a smile and glad to see each other ,God bless you my friend , rest in peace.
Ann and I went to school together. She never let anything get her down and lived life to the fullest. She accomplished everything she put her mind to do. Prayers are with her now.
Haynie and Shirley
Have known Ann all her life. She was a beautiful person. She will be missed by all who knew her. May God be with her family and friends 🙏🙏
Dear, sweet, funny, smart, Ann.
It was my honor and joy to be her,”Big Sister” at Virginia Intermont. Ann was loved by everyone.
You Fought the Good Fight. Now, rest easy in the arms of Our Lord.
May the warmth of her memory and the love she shared stay with us always ❤️
Friend
Ann was one of the most positive, upbeat, and friendly people I have ever known. sad to learn of her passing.
I’ll never forget attending a wedding in 2010 in South Hill, I sat right behind her in that church. Upon seeing me for first time in 30 years, she declared ” This is like The Big Chill. ”
As many have said above, “What a beautiful person”.
Classmate
Ann never met a stranger. She was always happy and joking. A very special person.
Eli
My dearest Ann. Memories start flooding in from college, summers in South Hill with you and your family. The kindness you all showed to take in me in at a very heart breaking time for me and then introducing me to my future husband, Rick. I could not asked for a better friend then you. Go rest high on the mountain.
PV Pianist
Ann was always a joy to be around. She would come to the Pine View parties I played for and was always the light in the room. Sometimes I like to add a little humor to my sessions at PV, and she was right there to back me up. Humorous herself, Ann was just a joy to know. She cared about others and was helpful to the residents at Pine View whenever she could be. I will miss seeing her, but we all have our time. God bless her, a beautiful soul!