Sara Watlington Gunter's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

Sara Watlington Gunter

June 11, 1926 - May 29, 2026 (99 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Sara Watlington Gunter's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

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Sara Watlington Gunter

June 11, 1926 - May 29, 2026 (99 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

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Sara Watlington Gunter Obituary

Sara Watlington Gunter, born on June 11, 1926, passed away on May 29, 2026. Sara Watlington leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sara Watlington Gunter to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius Spencer Watlington and Laura Mae Jones Watlington; her husband Bill Gunter (Bill); her daughter Laurie Gunter Hodges; her siblings, Neal Watlington, Dorothy Stogner, Betty Watlington, Jacksie Crossman, Nancy Bryant and Helen Jean Watlington; her niece Ann Bryant; and her nephews, Larry Stogner, Keith Stogner and Kent Bryant.

She is survived by: her children, Carol Berler (Richard) and Will Gunter (Kelly); her son-in-law Wayne Hodges; her grandchildren, Allison Hodges and Brian Hodges (Emily); and her great grandchildren, Ellie, Burch and Paxton Hodges. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parkwood United Methodist Church at Serve - Parkwood United Methodist Church (https://protect.checkpoint.com) or to the Croasdaile Village Benevolent Care Annual Fund at the following online address: umrh.org/donate-online (http://umrh.org).

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500 CHARACTERS

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June 04

Visitation

Parkwood United Methodist Church
5123 Revere Rd, Durham, NC 27713

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June 04

Celebration of life

Parkwood United Methodist Church
5123 Revere Rd, Durham, NC 27713

Thu

June 04

Burial

Maplewood Cemetery
1621 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701

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