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Sara McKenzie Funk

Sara Funk Obituary

Sara McKenzie Funk, 91, of Beaufort, SC died on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Ms Funk was born May 4, 1921 in Warrior, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ret Colonel Glenn Charles Funk, USMC, her parents, James Monroe McKenzie and Carrie McCannally McKenzie, her brothers, James Barton McKenzie, and Kenneth Franklin McKenzie. She is survived by her sister, Martha McKenzie Bolling of Crane Hill, AL, her nieces and nephew: Major General Kenneth Franklin McKenzie Jr. USMC, (Marilyn) of Alexandria, VA; Holly Guzowski (Joe) of Alexandria, VA; Cameron H. McKenzie of Twin Falls, ID; Andrea McKenzie Reiber (Mark) of Birmingham, AL; Alan Barton Bolling (Sandra) of Crane Hill, AL and several great-nieces and nephews. Sara was a member of Carteret Street. United Methodist Church in Beaufort, SC and a member of the Gray Blades. She volunteered at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, The Beaufort Police Department, and Meals on Wheels.  Sara was active all her life; her favorite hobbies included gardening in her yard and attending church. Funeral services will be Monday, October 22nd at the Beaufort National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Carteret Street United Methodist Church. Please share your stories about Sara and her life by visiting www.copelandfuneralservice.com Copeland Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Island Packet from Oct. 20 to Nov. 20, 2012.

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Dr. Ann & Theresa

October 29, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss Mrs. Funk. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Elsie Manners Wheeler

October 21, 2012

I have great memories of Sara as we grew up together on Jackson Street, as well as her parents, Martha, Bill and
Bits. I looked forward to seeing her at the Inglenook School reunion when we could get there. My smpathy and prays go out to each of you.

Sherri "Partain" Montgomery

October 21, 2012

I will forever have such fond memories of Sara and our days in Inglenook. She was such a sweet, caring person ... always with a smile. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. May God's grace be with you during your time of sorrow.

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