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AUGUSTA-Ralston, Sara Evelyn 95, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Augusta, KS. A private family graveside service will take place prior to the service at Rose Hill Cemetery, Rose Hill, KS. Sara was born in Amorita, OK on July 3, 1922, to the late Beulah (Covey) and Charles Lee. She went to high school in Rose Hill, Kansas where she played basketball. Sara spent most of her life living in the country in Butler County, KS. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed making hats and her daughter's wedding dress. She worked as a saleswoman at Dillard's for 10 years, and was also a homemaker. On September 10, 1940, she married Clee Chester Ralston at the Rose Hill United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert "Bob" E. Lee, and Charles Lee, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (John W.) Johnson of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Molly (Jonathon) Guthrie of Dallas, TX, Jake (Jessica) Johnson of Denver, CO; great-granddaughter, Gabby Johnson; son, Harold (Linda) Ralston of rural Augusta, KS; grandson, Patrick (Ashley) Ralston of Andover, KS; great-grandchildren, Kate, Megan, and Jack Ralston; grandson, Bryant (Hailey) of Whitefish, MT; and twin great-grandsons, Riley and Christian Ralston. Memorial donations to Augusta United Methodist Church, 2420 N. Ohio, Augusta, KS 67010; Susan G. Komen, Kansas, P.O. Box 780294, Wichita, KS 67278-0294; or Sunlight Children's Advocacy Rights Foundation (SCARF), 1918 N. Prairie Creek Rd., Andover, KS 67002.
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Peggy, your mom was such a dear friend of my mom. They had so much fun over the years. Sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Ellen Cox
December 9, 2017
Peggy, kind thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Jim King
December 8, 2017
Sue and Peggy,
With sympathy for your loss.
Victoria davies
December 8, 2017
Dearest Peggy and Family,
At this difficult time, extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Sally Andrews
December 8, 2017
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