Sara Katherine Futrell

BAXTER CHAPEL-Sara Katherine Futrell, of Baxter, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Livingston at the age of 89. She was born on August 6, 1937, in Baxter, Tennessee, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family and dedication to her work.

A graduate of Baxter Seminary’s class of 1953, Sara carried the values of her hometown with her throughout her life. She worked as an insurance representative with Futrell Insurance Agency, serving others through her profession with steady commitment and care. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

Sara loved cooking, reading, taking care of her flowers and listening to her favorite music CDs.

Above all, Sara will be remembered for the family she loved so deeply. She is survived by her son, Tom Bullington and his wife, Cinzina, of Cleveland, Tennessee; and by her daughter, Tara Moody and her husband, Billy, of Livingston, Tennessee. She also leaves her sisters, Faye Watts and Jean Kinniard, both of Silver Point, Tennessee.

Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Whitney Moody and her husband, Chad; Olivia Deason; Haley Smiley and her husband, Jake; Hannah Bullington; and Justin Moody and his wife, Hallie. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren whose lives carry forward her memory: Isabella Moody, Weston Moody, Ava Moody, Maddux Moody, Sophia Deason, Ryder Moody, Kodi Jane Moody, Benni Jo Moody, Henry Smiley, and Shepherd Smiley. She is also survived by her special nephew, Trace Watts, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Sara was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Hop Watts; her mother, Dora Prill Maddux Watts; and her brothers, James Whitley “Whit” Watts, Lewis Claude “Mousie” Watts, Roy L. Watts, and Jimmy Hop Watts, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Baxter Chapel, (532 4th Ave. South). Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Baxter Chapel with Dr. Doug Hawkins and Bro. Morris McMasters officiating. Interment will follow in Cole-Maddux Cemetery.

Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Sara Katherine Futrell will be remembered with love by all who knew her, and her memory will remain a lasting blessing to her family and friends.

Baxter Chapel Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134. You may share condolences and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com