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Sarah Oates Obituary
Sara was a 1944 graduate of Duke University, and always a huge Blue Devil basketball fan. She was a member of AAP Sorority and a former flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. Ms. Oates was an avid horsewoman; she spent many years showing horses and teaching riding lessons. She was an active supporter of the ASPGA and was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church in Dothan.
She is survived by Walter B. Oates of Birmingham; Carol Gentemann of Destin, Fla.; Wyatt S. Oates of Headland; Frank B. Oates of Auburn; Laurie Smith of Orange Beach; and nine grandchildren.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika, (334) 749-8700, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Oates
Barbara Stanfield Koehler
March 16, 2006
Carol, I will always cherish the wonderful weekend we three spent together in January of this year.
I have so many thoughts....
and too few words,
to express my heartfelt sympathy.
Wade Shelley
March 16, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of visiting your home on Broad St. while we were all growing up in Headland, Alabama. Your Mother was a kind and loving person.
Jesse Jinks
March 15, 2006
Miss Sarah was a great dog lover. I will always remember How she loved My Dog, Casey, While I did much work on her house in Dothan. You will be missed Sarah Oates,
Gloria, Chad, & Chris Miller
March 15, 2006
Sarah was a sweet person with a warm smile for everyone. Sarah was a wonderful neighbor. May God give you strength and peace. Our prayers are with the family.
JULIE OATES
March 15, 2006
THE BEST MEMORIES ARE THOSE THAT I HAVE OF GROWING UP WITH ALL OF YOU. SARAH WAS A LOVING AUNT AND A DEAR FRIEND TO MOTHER. WE WILL MISS HER.
Bill & Bev Cook
March 15, 2006
Sarah was our next door neighbor for many years. She will always be a part of our hearts.
Thyra Carmichael
March 15, 2006
Carol,
My heartfelt condolences go to you during your time of sorrow. I always enjoyed you sharing your family stories with us at work... which usually ended with a "and Ms. Sarah said ending".
Pamela Howard
March 15, 2006
I will you Ms Sarah bunting.
susan morgan
March 15, 2006
I have such wonderful memories of Sarah. She was a wonderful aunt. I remember her with much love.
Susan Oates Morgan
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