On January 15th, our dear friend Sarah Bentley passed away after a months-long battle with cancer. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Ryan, and their three beautiful children: Rhys, Torah, and Asher. Sarah’s death has come far too soon, and her loss is deeply felt by everyone who knew and loved her.

Sarah was one of those rare people who lived with deep intention and kindness. She was an incredible mother who poured herself into her children, encouraging curiosity, independence, and joy in everyday life. She was passionate about helping mothers find themselves again after giving birth — independent play for children was one way she gave moms the time they needed for themselves. If you were to ask her what she was trying to accomplish, she would say she just wanted moms to love themselves and feel like themselves again, whatever that meant for them. She was also deeply passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with gentleness, warmth, and authenticity. Her life was marked by compassion, generosity, and a sincere love for others.

As Ryan and the children begin to navigate life without Sarah, they are facing some immediate and overwhelming practical challenges. In the midst of grief, Ryan is not able to work as much as he normally would, and the family’s income has been significantly affected at a time when stability is most needed.

The family will need to move soon, and Ryan is actively looking for a new place to rent. If anyone knows of a suitable home, any leads would be deeply appreciated. Between monthly bills, living expenses, and the uncertainty of housing, the financial strain is immense.

We are raising funds to help cover essential monthly bills, the costs associated with honoring Sarah’s life, and to provide Ryan and the children with some breathing room during this season of grief and transition. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the immediate financial burden so Ryan can focus on caring for his children and grieving the loss of his wife. All donations go directly to the Bentley family. GoFundMe securely processes each contribution, and the funds are sent straight to their bank account.

If you’re unable to give financially, please consider sharing this page and keeping the Bentley family in your prayers. Thank you for surrounding this family with love, generosity, and support during such a heartbreaking time.

God bless,

Sydney McMichael