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Sara McCloud Obituary

SARA MCCLOUD

COTTAGE HILLS — Sara Jean McCloud, 37, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Sept. 16, 2018 at her residence.

Born March 27, 1981, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of Billy and Gloria (Moss) McCloud.

Sara is survived by daughter, Gloria Belcher, her sunshine; fiance', Michael Courtoise of Cottage Hills; brothers, Isaac McCloud of Freeport, Michigan, Kevin Klein of Claire, Michigan; twin sister, Lisa McCloud of Alton; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved very much.

Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.

Memorials may be made to an education fund established at Liberty Bank for her daughter.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Telegraph from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2018.

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Irene Walker (shop n save)

September 21, 2018

So sorry for your loss Lisa I know you will miss your sister!
Keeping you and your family in thoughts and prayers.

Robert Furgeson

September 21, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Sara and Lisa in Freeport. My heart goes out to her family at this time.

LouAnn McFarlane

September 21, 2018

So deeply sorry for your loss. Lisa, you and Sara have always had a special place in my heart. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love, LouAnn

Julia Rook

September 21, 2018

Sara you will forever be in my heart and my thoughts not only as one of my best childhood friends but the sister I never had. And Lisa I'm so sorry for you and for Isaac. Also for Gloria and Mike. You all will be in my thoughts

Angela McBride

September 20, 2018

Sara, my heart is in a million pieces!! I miss you so much it hurts! Rest In Peace! You were a true friend to me and I missyou! I miss your laugh, opinions and how you were always there when I needed a friend! I know I will never forget you- til we meet again!

Connie Waggoner

September 20, 2018

Lisa how my heart breaks for you and Gloria I know how much you all meant to each other and how hard it will be for you without her but I can see your mom waiting for her and giving her hell for leaving you too soon. I miss your mom all the time but now they are together. Your thoughts are with me. Love Connie Waggoner

Terry McCloud

September 20, 2018

So sorry for the loss of your Mother, Gloria; and your best friend and partner Mike. Cousins ,friends and family will truly miss her smiling face. Fly away sweet butterfly and be at peace. Aunt Terry of michigan.

Jackie & Tony Boda

September 19, 2018

You will be sadly missed, and fondly remembered.

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