Sara Noblett Heyer

Sara “Sally” Noblett Heyer (formerly Sara Carey Noblett) passed away peacefully in Fairfax, Virginia after complications from a fall and recovery. Her husband of almost 61 years, Robert “Bob” Heyer, and sons John Heyer, Robin “Rob” Heyer, David Heyer, her sister Molly Stephens, and their families were tending her recovery process to the end. Sally was a most faithful, kind and loving wife and “Mom” for all as we grew up supporting many activities.

Sally was born on February 26, 1942, in Richmond, Virginia to Geroge W. Noblett Jr and Mary Penington Noblett and grew up in Kilmarnock, Virginia graduating High School from St. Margarets School in Tappahannock in1960. She then graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964 where she met Bob Heyer. They were married right after graduation and proceeded to Naval Flight training in Pensacola FL, Meridian MS, and Kingsville TX. From there they moved around for 20 years with Navy tours in Jacksonville FL, Monterey CA, Lemoore CA, Cubi Point Philippines, and Northern VA before Bob retired. Sally was the heart of our family, always a devoted wife, and mother raising the three boys through many activities while Bob was on travel flying with Navy cruises and temporary duties. He retired with the Navy in 1984; they remained in Burke VA and Fairfax Station VA as the boys grew up. Sally did volunteer work in schools the boys attended and supported many soccer functions and band gigs. With a love for reading, Sally enjoyed working for a few years at the Crown Book store.

She is survived by husband Bob, sons John (wife Tricia & son Gavin), Robin (wife Kerry), David (son Jack & daughter Dalton) and sister Molly Stephens (sons Jeb and Harper, & daughters Brent and Grace) of Pawley’s Island SC.

A service and burial will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Burke VA with a reception afterward on June 15.