Sarah J. Zell, 76, of Morristown, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born July 5, 1950, in Shelbyville, IN to Robert Crafton Sr. and Carolyn (Myers) Crafton.

Sarah graduated from Triton Central High School with the Class of 1968. She worked at Williams Industries for many years until she retired. She was a member of Fairland Christian Church where she was recently baptized. Her faith and her family were the most important things in her life. She cherished the time spent with her family and making memories at the family gatherings. Sarah especially loved the cookouts and weenie roasts. She also enjoyed taking care of her yard, planting flowers and tending to her garden.

She married Thomas Zell in April of 1985, and he survives. They shared over 40 loving years of marriage together.

She is also survived by her mother; her son, Bryan (Julie) Zell; daughter, Wendy (Tony) Rich; sons, Todd (Melissa) Streeval; Brad (Holli) Streeval and Chad (Lauri) Streeval; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Sharon) Crafton, Jr., Donald (Debbie) Crafton and Thomas (Sandy) Crafton; sisters, Susan (Jim) Pentzer and Ruth Oertel (Roger Dobbins); brother, Tim (Diane) Crafton and a plethora of nieces and nephews that loved their Aunt Janie.

She was preceded in death by her father and daughter, Samantha Trueblood.

A Private family gathering was held at Fairland Christian Church.

Burial will take place in Fairland Cemetery.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Sarah’s family.

Memorial contributions may be given to in honor of Sarah to Fairland Christian Church, 109 Mulberry St., Fairland, IN 46126.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.