Sara Fogle Beaty

Sara Fogle Beaty
1942-2018

Dallas – Sara Frances Fogle Beaty, 75 joined our heavenly Father peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Gaston County on October 20, 1942 to the late Walter Woodrow and Nancy Rhyne Fogle.

Sara devoted her life to raising her family and was very involved in all of their lives. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and working in her garden. She shared the beauty and the harvests with family, friends and those in need. She loved working puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren and anyone else willing to have some fun. Sara will be remembered as a kind-hearted, generous, sweet lady who always managed to see the best in others. She demonstrated her beliefs by example and always spoke of everyone with kind words. Sara exemplified integrity and faithfulness in all aspects of her life. She deeply loved her family. Sara taught by example, and her lessons of life are part of her legacy. Family and friends were Sara's passion and delight. She loved to entertain and frequently hosted gatherings at their home. If you knew Sara, you were always welcome and will treasure all of the invites through the years to their home where she hosted countless pool gatherings and meals. She cherished hosting her Annual Christmas Party! Her hobbies included reading, working puzzles, and working cross word puzzles, and supporting her grandchildren in whatever sporting event they were participating in; she never missed an event and we never understood how "Granny" could be everywhere for all the grandchildren's activities! Sara's life will leave a lasting impression to anyone who came in contact with her…her fun-loving approach to life was such a treasured blessing and gift to us all.

Sara will invariably be remembered for her limitless capacity for friendship; her unselfish service to others and her tireless devotion to her family. Sara helped teach all of us about our own strengths and gifts in this way. She also taught us how to be happy because she took joy in simple things – joy in seeing her family and joy in truly living one day at a time. We could look to her for an example of perseverance and inner strength, as she continued to fight her cancer battle in health that would crush many of us; but she showed us what it is to be strong, because strength is not just found in being the biggest; strength is found in one who keeps on going, day after day, long after others give up. Strength is found in one who knows that sometimes the greatest success is found in the tiniest of victories. In this way, she was our hero and our "Rock" – Just think of all the gifts that Sara gave us.

Sara lived well of courage and strength that never ceased to amaze us all. She could smile, and feel unbridled happiness. She always loved without condition. Sara showed her love without ever saying a word. Sara gave us the gift of perspective. She reminded us that most of our problems are not really problems and to be grateful for what we have. We must savor the sweet, beautiful moments we have every day. Her legacy will remain with us all forever!
Sara was a lifelong member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church, where she was active in many roles. Sara was a 1961 graduate of Dallas High School and attended Lenoir Rhyne College. She served as President of the Dallas Women's Club and a member of the "Dallas High Golden Girls".

Sara married the love of her life and quickly became a "military wife", and was one of the best! She and John lived all over the world raising their family until John retired from the US Air Force. They returned home to Dallas, NC in 1981 where they raised their children together, sharing many adventures and joys.

Left to cherish her memories includes her husband of 56 years, John Lawrence Beaty; her children; Terri Beaty Bishop and husband Bobby; John Lawrence Beaty II and wife Angela; Jeffrey Fogle Beaty and wife Dena; grandchildren; Hayley Beaty and John Lawrence Beaty III "Tre", Cody and Dylan Bishop, Zachary and Ashley Beaty; her grandchildren by love Courtney Scott, Alex Hunsicker, Lauren Scott Byrd, Camden Kanupp and McKenzie Frietch;
great-granddaughters, Ada Marie Schafer and Mila Rose Beaty
Brother, Jerry Fogle and wife Sylvia; niece, Jana Fogle and nephew, Jason Fogle;
Aunt and Uncle, Ann and Henkle Rhyne; numerous cousins whom she loved dearly; also survived by extended family that she considered her own; Barbara Kelly, Beverly Wellington, Terri Lynn Helton; Matt and Elaine Kanupp; many special US Air Force Pararescue families.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 23rd prior to the Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 103 West Church Street, Dallas, NC with Rev. Dr. John Merck and Reverend Paul Kanupp officiating. Interment will follow the service.

Pallbearers will be Hayley Beaty, Cody Bishop, John Lawrence Beaty III "Tre", Zachary Beaty, Dylan Bishop and Ashley Beaty.

Memorials may be made to Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 103 West Church Street, Dallas, NC 28034 or Gaston Hospice, Post Office Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Condolences may be made to the family at : www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.