Sarah Catherine Lee Black

The native of Bulloch County was the daughter of the late Robert Clifton and Leona Johns. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Allen H. Lee and her second husband Barney G. Black. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Evelyn DeWitte of Garden City, GA, Mary Williams of Cordele GA, Hattie Cleonice Clifton of Savannah, and Robert Lee Clifton Jr. of Savannah.

Surviving are two sisters Jackie Hagin of Brooklet, GA and Linda Keller of Augusta, GA; and a brother Carrol Clifton Sr. of Savannah, GA. Also surviving are one daughter, Nadine McIver of Cumming GA, and two sons, Linton Lee and Allen Lee Jr. of Jackson S.C.; and her step daughter Jan Tankersley of Brooklet and her step son Randy Black of Florida. She is further survived by five grandchildren Laura Lee Iossi, Hope Beauford, Bettina Lee, Hagan Lee, and Danna Lee. Additionally, she is survived by seven great grandchildren Max and Patrick Iossi, Tyler Harding, Zoie and Aiden Hambrick, and Jase and Callen Lee.

Sarah Lee Black will be remembered as a devoted mother and wife. She was a long time member of New Hope United Methodist Church and until her illness worked actively in the church and voter precinct management. She was a legendary good cook and was unfailingly generous whenever her neighbors needed comfort. After Allen Lee’s death she managed a business out of her home manufacturing safety apparel for the Savannah River Plant.

A gathering and viewing for family and friends will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at New Hope United Methodist Church Statesboro, GA.

Following the viewing the Reverend Jay Williams will conduct the funeral followed by burial in the New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guest book and share fond memories with the Black family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 11, Statesboro, GA 30459.

Hodges-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.