Sarah Haire Lynch,  age 90 of Sanford, passed away on Sunday (1/12/2025) at her home. She was born on August 30, 1934, daughter of the late Thomas Henry Haire and Generah Lee Smith Haire.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, David Lynch, her daughter Diane Lynch and siblings, Coy Haire, Preston Haire, Frank Haire, Bill Haire, Levis Haire, James Earl Haire, Orbie Lee Haire, Elizabeth West, Mary Frances Thomas and Martha Allene Creador.  Sarah was a strong woman of faith who enjoyed reading her bible.  She loved to shop, decorate her house and loved her pets, Gracie and Nicki.  She was a seamstress for many years, and after retiring, she worked as a greeter at Walmart, a job that she enjoyed, greeting people with a smile and a kind word.  Surviving are her sisters, Madge McBryde (Mickey) of Sanford, NC, and Evelene Murry of Lillington, NC; and grandsons, Kevin Ballard and Ivan Ballard of Lillington, NC and great-granddaughter, Chloe Ballard.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday (1/15/2025) from 11am-12:30pm at Smith Funeral Home in Broadway.  Funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 pm Wednesday at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robbie Gibson officiating.  Burial will follow in Lee Memory Gardens.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc,