Sarah Mae Norville Bollinger, 82

Sarah Mae Norville Bollinger, 82, of Union Mills, passed away October 9, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Mal Norville Sr. and Ruby Smawley Norville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles.

Sarah is survived by her daughters, Greta Browning (Jonathan) and Melissa Sears (Mike). Cherishing her memory are her grandchildren: Morgan and Evan Cargill, and Isaac and Ben Sears, her sister, Nancy Taylor, of Union Mills and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Sarah was preceded in death by one brother, Mal Norville Jr., and five sisters: Jennie Lee Keller, Rosa Davis, Martha Baker, Pauline Guffey, and Bonnie Geer.

Sarah was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.

Sarah held various roles, including textiles and food service. She retired in 2006 after many years at White Oak Manor in Rutherfordton.

A funeral was held October 13 at Cane Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Danny Camp and Rev. Mike Sears officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cane Creek Baptist Church (151 Cane Creek Mountain Rd., Union Mills, NC 28167.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.