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Sara Griffin McEntire, 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024.
A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Jeff Allison and Mary Patton Griffin.
Sara was a member of Piney Knob Baptist Church.
She was a seamstress, served as a grade mother at Gilkey School, worker at Roses, cared for children in her home, volunteered at Rutherford Hospital for 15 years, and was active in the Pink Lady support group.
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Jeff McEntire (Brenda), Rev. Dr. Bill McEntire, Judith (Judy) McEntire Hoyle; brothers, John Griffin (Nancy), Frank Griffin (Brenda); four grandsons, six greatgrandchildren, sister-in-law Katherine McEntire; brothers-in-law Mack McEntire (Linda), and Dennis McEntire (Christine); several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wray McEntire, son-in-law Jack Christopher (Chris) Hoyle and daughter-in-law Wanda P. McEntire, Sisters-in-law Betty McDaniel and Florence Vickers; brothers-in-law, Ransome McEntire and Dean McEntire.
The funeral was held January 29 at Crowe's Chapel with Rev. Sidney Calhoun and Rev. Casey Stockton officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mosaic Hope of Rutherford, NC. https://www.mosaichope.org/.
