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Sabra McFarland Obituary
COLUMBUS — Sabra C. (Rapp) McFarland, 71, of Pomeroy, formerly of Sistersville, W.Va., passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by her family.
She was born May 11, 1944, in Fairmont, W.Va., to Murrell Rapp and Dorothy (Chadwick) Rapp, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Sistersville High School and spent many years working in advertising for the Wetzel Chronicle and Parkersburg newspapers. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her pets, Broadway Theater, painting and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley McFarland; two sons, Aaron Craven, of Worthington, Pa., and Jason (Christina) Craven, of Marietta; two daughters, Tracy (Stephen) Bell, of Friendly, W.Va., and Shelly (Matt) Williams, of Canonsburg, Pa.; stepdaughter Joy (Brian) Midkiff, of Port Orange, Fla.; stepson Jon McFarland, of New Orleans; grandchildren Mindy Bell, Sierra, Seneca, Savannah and Caleb Craven, Gabrielle, Erin and Kiersten Williams and Noelle Midkiff; and loving pets, Gus, Heidi, Happy, George and Zoey.
A memorial service will be in her honor at 11 a.m. Oct. 22, 2015, at Pursley Church of Christ, Pursely, W.Va.
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Raechel Daniels
October 21, 2015
I worked with Sabra many years ago at the Wetzel Chronicle. She was a wonderful, kind and intelligent person who loved her children dearly.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time of remembrance.
I pray I'm feeling better my tomorrow's service to be able to attend.
Kay Taylor
October 13, 2015
Stan I was so sorry to hear about Sabra. I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Kay Taylor
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