Sara Beth Thomas Preslar, 40, of Henderson passed away Oct, 21, 2025, from a lengthy health issue at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 25, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - East Main Chapel with burial at Chester County Memory Gardens.
She was born June 24, 1985, the daughter of Tony Thomas and Mary Blackburn Thomas. She grew up in Henderson and was a graduate of Christian Life Academy. She also received a diploma from West TN Business College in Jackson in 2004.
She worked multiple jobs throughout the years. She had been employed at Food Giant Supermarket for a time, Proctor and Gamble, TBDN and, lastly, Durobag in Jackson for several years.
Sara married Mike Preslar on Nov. 25, 2017, and they made their home in Henderson. Mike preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 2025.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and sharing holiday time with them. She loved doting on her dog, Daisy May, raising flowers, helping tend to the family’s chicken farm and being a housewife.
She is survived by her beloved son, Ethan Wayne Pickens of Henderson; father, Tony (Jacki) of Henderson; three sisters, Lori Qualls of Whiteville, Alison (Jerry) Bullman of Jackson and Lisa (Brad) Smith of Paris; a stepbrother, Kyle Wheeler of Jackson; eight nieces and nephews, Lauren, Hayden, Skyler, Mason, Mary, Ava, Owen and Finn; and a host of aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Blackburn Thomas; her husband, Mike Preslar; her grandparents, James and Helen Thomas and Happle and Betty Blackburn; and two stepbrothers, Lance (Jacqueline) Wheeler and Joshua Wheeler.
