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Sara Francis Vanlerberghe
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Sara Vanlerberghe Obituary
Sara graduated from Greenwood High School and furthered her education at Piedmont Technical College. Her passion for cooking and catering translated into a lifelong commitment to making people happy through her culinary skills. Sara was not only a master in the kitchen but also a loving mother and grandmother, whose fierce love for her family was evident in every aspect of her life.
She leaves behind her husband, Gary Vanlerberghe; daughter, Mary Beth Vanlerberghe; son and daughter-in-law, Evan and Kathy Vanlerberghe; granddaughter, Mackenzie Vanlerberghe; grandson, Gabriel Thomas Denson; brothers, Art and Chip Youngblood; sister, Marty Youngblood; nephew, Van Youngblood; niece, Drayson Youngblood; great-nephew, Austin Youngblood; and great-niece, Kaylee Youngblood. Sara also leaves behind numerous special friends who were like family to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Manley Youngblood Jr. and Louise Loveless Youngblood; sister, Marie Youngblood Wofford; and nephew, Lee Youngblood.
Sumner Funeral and Cremation in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is assisting the family during this time. Sara's life was a testament to the joy and love that can be spread through simple acts of kindness and a delicious meal. Her legacy of love and nurturing will live on through her family and all those she touched.
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Angie Watson ODonnell
August 22, 2024
Not my first memory, but a funny one. She was one of the funniest people I ever knew.
When we were girls, she stopped by my house. We weren´t home. She said that made her mad. She had a can of hairspray. She sprayed SF on the wall of our porch. It was still there when we moved.
Another time, she threw a bucket of snow at me. She thought I was an intruder hiding in another friend´s house
Sara Francis was a pistol!
Vickie Rickett
August 22, 2024
Gary and family so sorry to hear about Sarah
Ron Davenport
August 21, 2024
Gary and family,
So sorry to hear about Sara. A shock to me even knowing she had some health issues. Let me know if I can do anything for you. She was a a kind person.
Lynn Smith
August 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Sara was a fun person to be around, worked together for
several years. She will be missed.
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Vickie Medlock Walker
August 21, 2024
Sara and I were childhood friends along with sister Marie! I felt more like family than anything!!! I Loved you Sara and all the great times together!!!! I could probably write a book! Didn´t get to see you much over the last years but my love for you will be timeless!!!!
Robin Thompson
August 21, 2024
One of my best friends since 1966. I didn´t get to see her often in the last 10 years, but forever my sister of the heart! My heart is heavy. Love you Sara, save a place for me in heaven, we will fill heaven with laughter!
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