Hazard, Kentucky – Sara Brooke Craft, a dedicated registered nurse and cherished community member, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was 45 years old.
Born on July 17, 1979, in Hazard, KY, to Phillip Ray Craft and Sandra Kay Combs Craft, Brooke spent her life serving others as a registered nurse, where she touched many lives with her caring and compassionate nature. Those who knew her described her as a social and vibrant individual who brought warmth to every room she entered.
Her passing has left family, friends, and colleagues heartbroken. Sara Gale, a co-worker, reflected on their time together, stating, "Prayers, worked with Brooke for years, awesome personality, sweet genuine lady." Many others echoed similar sentiments of grief and loss. Barbara Draughn Slone shared, "So sad—praying for all family and friends. Brooke was loved by all!"
Brooke is survived by her loving family, who are receiving an outpouring of prayers and support from the community. Rhonda Bowen, another mourner, expressed her sorrow by saying, "Prayers for all," a sentiment shared by many who commented on social media.
Her legacy of kindness and dedication will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched.