Sarah Frances Bartholomew

Sarah F. Bartholomew, 42, of New Boston, Illinois died Thursday, July 9, 2026 at her home. The family will be hosting a celebration of life on July 16th from 11:00 AM to 1 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the McRae Family for her children. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.

***Please note there was a change in venue.

Sarah Frances was born on December 18th, 1983, in Peoria, Illinois to Leo “Lee” Murphy & Ann LaDue. Sarah was a 2002 graduate of Aledo High School. She cherished her long-term relationship with Johnnie McRae as they raised three children together.

Sarah was currently employed with Dollar General in Aledo where she worked as an assistant manager. In her spare time, she loved being outside fishing and trying to garden, even if it didn’t turn out. Sarah was always found to be listening to music from the Oldies to Country to Rock N’ Roll. She loved all animals, especially her cats, doing crafts, making garlic spaghetti, and spending her time cleaning. Sarah could see the best in all and loved to be helpful to everyone, especially her children whom she cherished.

Sarah is survived by her children; Tyler McRae, Jaiden LaDue & Macoy Green, and Hailey McRae; a grandchild lovingly expected; father and stepmother, Lee & Donna Murphy; stepfathers; Scott Guyton and Perry Bradley; siblings; Ben Murphy, and Stacey Murphy-Miller; step-siblings; Tomika, Erica, Michael, Jonathon. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann LaDue-Bradley, grandparents, Steve & Fran Murphy, and Tom & Ellen LaDue.