GREENVILLE, KY., Sarah Wigginton Loughran, 81, of Greenville passed away on September 12, 2022 at The Heartford House in Owensboro KY. She was born in Owensboro on August 8, 1941 the daughter of the late William J. Wigginton and Elizabeth R. Wigginton. She was a long-time educator and began her teaching career at Longfellow Elementary in Owensboro. She would go on to retire after 30 years of teaching. Most notably, Mrs. Loughran taught third grade at Greenville Elementary School. Sarah’s life took her on an extraordinary journey. A proud 1959 graduate of Owensboro Senior High School, she attended Transylvania University. Here, she pledged Delta Delta Delta sorority. Family obligations brought Sarah home and she completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Sarah completed her graduate work in education at Western Kentucky University. An active member of the community, Sarah was involved in the Greenville Woman’s Club, and she served on the Greenville City Council, Park Board, and Library Board. Sarah’s faith was especially important to her. She was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church and loved her Bible study groups. She loved to read, travel, sew, scrap-book, and to spend time with her ever-faithful Beagle companion “Joy”. She was a talented artist.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Bobby G. Loughran.
She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Randy) Partin of Prospect, her son Robert Loughran of Owensboro, 2 grandchildren Alexandria and Isabella Partin, a sister Susan W. Woodword of Marietta, GA.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 10AM until 1:30PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2PM at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, KY with Rev. John Galyen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Heartford House in Owensboro or the Muhlenberg County Humane Society.