Mrs. Sara Grace (Farmer) Whitfield, age 83, of Gumlog, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her home.
Born October 27, 1935 in Lavonia, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lalon and Ola (Adams) Farmer. Mrs. Whitfield was manger of Dollar General Store and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Whitfield; sisters: Diane McBroom and Louise Bristow; and brothers: Lalon Farmer, Perry Farmer, and Edwin Farmer.
She is survived by her son: Wayne Cameron Whitfield; grandchildren: Lindsey Robertson and husband David, Leah Thibeault and husband Richie, Mark Dodd and wife Kristen; great grandchildren: Derra Underwood, Macey Littlejohn, Malin Littlejohn, Ben Dodd, Emily Dodd & Matthew Robertson; sister: Dene Farmer and husband Ric; and several nieces and nephews.
The graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Poplar Spring Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bruce McGee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the service.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.