Wednesday, February 28, 2024 9:26 am

Sarah Jo Biggerstaff Lattimore, 68, of Forest City, entered into the presence of her Lord Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

She was born April 20, 1955, in Rutherfordton, to Joe and Sylvia (Pritchard) Biggerstaff.

She attended Green Hill Elementary School. She began her working career at Log Shop Restaurant in Lake Lure.

Sarah Jo graduated from R-S Central High School and Bomar Beauty School of Forest City.

Sarah Jo worked at Doncaster-Tanner, and spent more than 30 years as a waitress/hostess at Scoggin's Seafood & Steakhouse.

Sarah also worked at Eckerd Drug in Rutherfordton. She completed her Pharmacy Certification training and then worked at Smith's Drugs in Forest City.

Sarah Jo was a former member of the Green Hill School PTA, the Green Hill Fire Department Auxiliary, and the Green Hill Community Center, and was a current member of Rutherford County Historical Society.

She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Sarah Jo was preceded in death by her brother Billy R. Biggerstaff, and wife Betty Wright Biggerstaff, of Green Hill.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Rodney Shannon Lattimore, of Forest City; son Rev. Joshua Calvert, and wife Caroline of Gilkey; son Shawn Calvert, and wife Andi of Green Hill; stepson Klinton Lattimore, of Ellenboro; stepdaughter Karsen Ann Lattimore Spain, and husband Brandon, brother Lee Biggerstaff, and wife Carolyn, of Green Hill; her in-laws Larry and Debbie Lattimore, of Spindale; numerous grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Sarah Jo's Homegoing was held February 25, at Green Hill Baptist Church.