Sarah Ann (Rosenberger) Huggins (Valerius), 92, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:55 P.M., Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab, with her daughter at her side.
Sarah was born to parents, Willie and Nellie (Craig) Rosenberger on May 2, 1932 in Vergennes, IL.
On December 18, 1948, she married Magnus "Mickey" Huggins of Du Quoin with whom she had two children.  "Mickey" preceded her in death in 1972.  Later in life, she married Edward Valerius and he preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.  Sarah will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother and an avid BINGO player.
She is survived by one daughter - Linda (Huggins) Quillman and son-in-law, Clem Quillman of Percy, IL, one son - Michael Huggins and daughter-in-law, Rita Huggins of Du Quoin, three grandchildren - Cody Behm and wife Christina, Steven Huggins and Kristena Huggins, two step grandchildren -  Carrie Quillman Lincoln and Clay Quillman, twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, three sisters - Hilda Weis, Cleo Rosenberger and Opal Shelton and two brothers - Gerald Rosenberger and Leo "Bud" Rosenberger.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Fr. Thomas Flach officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.