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Sara Ferguson Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Mt. Dearborn United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Ussery and the Rev. Douglas Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at Dantzler Baker Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ferguson was born July 21, 1936, in Great Falls and was a daughter of the late Laurens W. Fort and Grace Hunt Fort. She attended Converse College and was a Clemson University graduate. She was a member of Mt. Dearborn United Methodist Church, where she served with the choir for over 30 years and served as organist and pianist for many years. She was a certified IRS tax preparer and worked for over 40 years. She raised a family of five children and was an outstanding leader as Brigade Commander spouse in the 82nd Airborne Division.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Ferguson (Loreta) of Chesapeake, Va. and Sam Ferguson of San Francisco, Calif.; two daughters, Lynn Fowler (Bill) of Austin, Texas and Laura Jolley (Ed) of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Will Fowler, Laura Fowler McKnight, Amy Ferguson, Jack Ferguson, Patrick Ferguson, Carolyn Jolley Stevens, Ed Jolley and Zach Jolley; and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by her son, Jack Ferguson; a granddaughter, Sara Catherine Jolley; and her brother, Laurens Fort Jr.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Dearborn United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 246, Great Falls, SC 29055; Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 193, Great Falls, SC 29055; or Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dantzlerbakerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sara Ferguson
July 21, 2018
Dear Family,
Wyc and I send our condolences to each one of you. Sara and Charlie invited us as newly weds into their home for dinner, so kindly, when we were stationed at Ft. Myers(1968) We had just learned that Wyc would be deployed to Viet Nam. Sara brightened my gloom by telling me we would be seeing one another in 6 mos. on "R&R" in Hawaii. Indeed, we were there and saw Armstrong walk on the moon from our Iliki hotel! What a capable woman in any circumstance, she was. Marie and Wycliffe Haynes, first cousin to Sara.
Odell Kennedy, Sr
July 20, 2018
Our sincere condolences
MY wife, Linda and I visited with Ms Ferguson every year at tax time for the last 15 to 20 yrs.
Brenda Curtis
July 20, 2018
My most sincere condolences to the Ferguson and Fort families as you experience another great loss. My life was so touched by knowing Sara and Charlie, I shall never forget their many kindnesses and acts of love towards me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Sharon A Bruce
July 20, 2018
Worked with Sara for over 26 years. She was always happy, I don't ever remember her being negative even when things did not look so bright. She always asked about family and made herself available to her clients. A beautiful Lady who will be solely missed.
Milton Cooley
July 19, 2018
I worked with Sarah 30 years ago preparing taxes. She was a kind, patient and helpful person who took the time to share her knowledge with others. I am truly saddened to learn of her passing. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
Joe and Vermelle Parker
July 19, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences to your family. She prepared my mother's taxes for years and then we had her prepare ours. She always did a superb job and will certainly be missed! May our Lord give you His comfort and peace during these difficult days.
Joe and Vermelle Parker
July 19, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you. His example was written in the Bible to give us hope.
ROM. 15:4
Sarah Benson
July 18, 2018
Sara was so caring and helpful. My parents and then my husband and I came to her for tax preparation for years. We were also friends of Cara Brown Ferguson. We will miss her smile and conversations with her.
Sarah Benson
Pattie Grymes
July 18, 2018
Charlie and Family, Our heartfelt condolences to your entire family. Love, Pattie, Dan, Jake and Zack Grymes
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