Sarah L. Pohutsky

Sarah Pohutsky, age 68, passed away November 16, 2024. Her parents were Art & Ruth Pohutsky. She was a lifelong resident of Shelby Township, attending St. Lawrence Catholic school until eighth grade when she transferred to & graduated from Eisenhower High School. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She worked for decades at RGIS (inventory specialists) in accounts payable & later at CVS as a clerk. An avid horsewoman from her early teens, she owned four horses in her lifetime - quarter horses and an Appaloosa. She showed her horses through her teen, college years and beyond, earning dozens of awards. Sarah loved all animals - dogs, cats, ducks, turtles and fish especially. One duck egg she incubated when the mom abandoned her nest imprinted to Sarah until it finally was big enough to join the flock. Her best fur-buddy was Ace, a black pug that loved to snuggle with her in the lazy boy for afternoon naps. Sarah loved gardening, planting a vegetable garden annually and cultivating wildflowers all around her house. She also loved blue grass music and tried to attend the Nor-East'r Music and Art festival every year. Her fondest avocation was as a Science Olympiad coach for 25 years at Malow Middle School in the Utica district. She served as head coach several years and led the team to state competitions. She always coached the "Rock Hound" event. This allowed her to pursue her passion for rocks, minerals & gems. She literally has nearly a ton. But the true key to Sarah's heart was her family, especially her grandkids - Oliver, Calvin, Evelyn, Isaac & Bradyn . She is survived by her partner of 42 years, Gerard Willaert, her children Shannon (Ben Hopkins), Amy and Chisholm, her sister Meri Pohutsky, sister & brother-in law Jeanne and Doug Kutzura, four nieces, a nephew and seven great-nieces & nephews. Sarah is most remembered and loved for her quick wit, humor, and big heart. Sarah's family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service with sharing of memories at 6:30 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica. Funeral mass on Monday, November 25, instate from 9:30 a.m. until the time of her mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Road, Shelby Township. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Memorials are appreciated to an animal rescue of your choice in Sarah's honor. Please share a story of Sarah or leave her family a tribute at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

Sarah L. Pohutsky

June 21, 1956 - November 16, 2024