Sarah Louise Wittenberg Cowart Obituary: Tragic Passing of a Cherished Member of the St. Louis Community at the Age of 45
The St. Louis community is mourning the loss of Sarah Louise Wittenberg Cowart, a beloved resident whose untimely passing has left family and friends in profound grief. Born on December 29, 1978, Sarah’s life, filled with joy, kindness, and a deep love for those around her, was tragically cut short on May 7, 2024, at the age of 45, leaving those who knew her in shock and sorrow.
Sarah, known for her warm heart and vibrant spirit, touched the lives of many in St. Louis. Her generous nature and unwavering support for her community made her a cherished friend and neighbor. She was a devoted mother to her children, Charlie and Vivian, and a loving wife to her husband, Michael Cowart. Sarah’s dedication to her loved ones and her positive impact on everyone she encountered will be deeply missed.
The circumstances surrounding Sarah’s passing are a source of great sadness, as she succumbed to complications from a brain abscess at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Her sudden departure has left a significant void in the hearts of all who knew her. As her family and friends come together to remember her remarkable life, they find solace in the treasured memories and the enduring legacy of love and kindness she leaves behind.
Sarah’s life was a testament to her adventurous spirit and her love for life. She enjoyed photography, music, coffee, wine, home improvement projects, dogs, and travel, especially to beach locales. Her infectious laughter and joyful presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Sarah’s passing serves as a reminder to cherish every moment and to never take life for granted.
The St. Louis community stands united in support, offering their heartfelt condolences and prayers to Sarah’s family. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her, forever remembered for her remarkable spirit and the joy she brought into the world. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to a charity of their choice in memory of Sarah.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Michael Cowart; children, Charlie and Vivian; and dog, Dash; parents, Peggy and Randy Wittenberg; brother, Thomas Wittenberg; mother-in-Law, Glenda Cowart; brothers-in-law Christopher and Steve (Becca) Cowart; nephew, Jordan Cowart; special friends Lisa Arguello Walter and Becky Deichmann Guz; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends.
As the community comes together to mourn the loss of this remarkable woman, they also come together to celebrate her life and legacy. Sarah’s memory will be cherished and honored forever, and her spirit will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew her. Rest in peace, Sarah Louise Wittenberg Cowart.
In this time of grief, the community finds comfort in the knowledge that Sarah’s memory will live on through the countless lives she touched. Her tragic passing serves as a reminder to appreciate the time we have with our loved ones and to never take life for granted. As the community says goodbye to this remarkable woman, they take comfort in the memories they shared with her and the legacy of love and kindness she leaves behind.
Sarah’s family and friends will deeply miss her, but they take comfort in the knowledge that her memory will live on in their hearts. Her legacy of love, kindness, and generosity will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew her, and her spirit will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Sarah Louise Wittenberg Cowart.
The community will come together to celebrate Sarah’s life and legacy in the days and weeks to come. As they mourn her passing, they will also honor her memory by continuing her legacy of love and kindness. Sarah’s memory will be cherished and honored forever, and her spirit will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew her.
