SARA MICHELLE PINKERTON-PHILLIPS, age 65, of Estill Springs, Tenn., a native of Rutherford County, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, September 1, 2025, at High Point Health in Winchester.

Sara was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late James Fletcher Pinkerton and Samella Pinkerton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Phillips; brothers, Christopher Pinkerton and Oscar Dwight Pinkerton; and Rosetta Wiggins.

Sara was married to her late husband, Kenneth Wayne Phillips and to this union, four children were born.

Sara graduated with a college degree from MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN. She went on and worked as a TV host at channel 27, a local television channel where she hosted a local television show which showcased local and regional community leaders. During her career in broadcasting and communications, she also was a radio host and substitute teacher. She professed a love for Christ at an early age, then using that to become an Ordained Minister. She attended the Church of God (East Castle).

Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, singing with her Pinkerton Sisters, shopping, getting her hair done and spending lots of time at KFC!!!

She had heart of gold that many got to feel. From her famous voice to, laying it down on her famous potato salad for every occasion. She gave to others without hesitation, simply loving and enjoyed living life.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth JaWayne Phillips (finance', Dorthy White) of Estill Springs, TN, James Paul Phillips (Mariah Phillips) of Manchester, TN, Austin Jamal Phillips (La'Quita Phillips) of Murfreesboro, TN and Jasmine Rochelle Phillips of Estill Springs, TN; many relatives, brothers and sisters, friends, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a partner in crime. Pameila Asemebo (sister). She is also survived by James Fletcher Pinkerton Jr, Bruce (Fphlonda) Pinkerton of Murfreesboro, TN, sisters, Sheila (Albert) Sandifer of Smyrna, TN, Viola Annette Hill of Shelbyville, TN and sister-in-law, Lawanna (June) Pinkerton, loving wife of (deceased) Dwight Pinkerton.

Services for Ms.Sara will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services, LLC.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until service time at 3:00 on Sunday prior to the service.

Interment will follow services at the Pinkerton Cemetery in Christiana, Tenn., at 5:00 P.M.

The Repass (Dinner Fellowship) will be at the East Castle St. Original Church of God, 424 E. Castle Street, Murfreesboro, TN  37130.