FAIRFAX—Sara Noblett “Sally” Heyer, formerly Sara Carey Noblett, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Fairfax after complications from a fall and recovery.
Her husband of almost 61 years, Robert “Bob” Heyer, sons John Heyer, Robin “Rob” Heyer and David Heyer, her sister Molly Stephens and their families were tending her recovery process to the end. Sally was a most faithful, kind and loving wife and “Mom” for all as we grew up supporting many activities.
Sally was born on February 26, 1942, in Richmond to Geroge W. Noblett Jr. and Mary Penington Noblett and grew up in Kilmarnock, graduating High School from St. Margarets School in Tappahannock in 1960. She then graduated from Duke University with a bachelor of arts in 1964 where she met Bob Heyer. They were married right after graduation and proceeded to Naval Flight training in Pensacola, Fla., Meridian, Miss., and Kingsville, Texas. From there they moved around for 20 years with Navy tours in Jacksonville, Fla., Monterey, Calif., Lemoore, Calif., Cubi Point, Philippines, and Northern Virginia before Bob retired.
Sally was the heart of our family, always a devoted wife, and mother raising the three boys through many activities while Bob was on travel flying with Navy cruises and temporary duties. He retired with the Navy in 1984. They remained in Burke and Fairfax Station as the boys grew up.
Sally did volunteer work in schools the boys attended and supported many soccer functions and band gigs. With a love for reading, Sally enjoyed working for a few years at the Crown Book store.
She is survived by husband, Bob; sons, John (wife Tricia and son Gavin), Robin (wife Kerry) and David (son Jack and daughter Dalton); and sister, Molly Stephens (sons Jeb and Harper, daughters Brent and Grace) of Pawleys Island, S.C.
A service and burial will be held June 15 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Burke, with a reception afterward.
