Sara Dovie High, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019. Sara was a native of Gaston County and was born on February 10, 1932 to the late Marshall Reid High and Eula (Abernathy) High.
She was raised in a Christian home on a farm and had wonderful memories of times with her grandparents and other family members during her childhood. Sara retired after 30 years of service with the Gastonia U.S.P.S. She was recognized for her great customer service and was awarded the “Citizen of the Year” award by the Gaston Optimist Club. She loved sending cards to friends and she enjoyed visiting them in the hospital and nursing homes. Sara will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sara leaves behind her two faithful companions, Spotty and Blue.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church cemetery in Hardin, NC. Reverend John Duncan will preside.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or www.samaritanspurse.org.
Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com.
The staff at the Dallas Funeral Home is honored to serve the High family during this difficult time.
