Sarah "Dean" E. Otts

Sarah “Dean” E. Otts, 90, of Rockford, passed away March 10, 2019 in Loves Park. Born December 27, 1928 in Crews (Crews Depot), AL; the daughter of Donald and Mizie (McCormick) Hankins. She married Clement “Lomax” Otts July 23, 1944, who preceded her in death June 22, 2008.
A loving mother, grandmother and friend, Dean had a tremendous love for church, family and music.
She is lovingly survived by her children, Mickey Otts, Charles Otts and Sybil (Paul) Perla; grandchildren, Sarah (Joey) Keefer, Angus (Carrie) Shull, Mary (Rachel) Rubenstein, Amy and Barb Otts; great-grandchildren, Grady Mac, Judson Dean and Wyatt Lee Keefer; sister, Bobbie Joyce Barnes and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dean was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister, Pauline Guyton.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m Monday, March 18, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory 1860 South Mulford Road. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be submitted at www.fitzgeraldfh.com