Sara is predeceased by her mother, father, brother, and her husband of 54 years, Edward O’Neal Jr. Sara is survived by her three children: Patricia O’Neal Sullivan (David), Sara (Cissy) L. O’Neal, and Edward Michael O’Neal (Deena), 3 grandchildren, Lisa Harris, Julie Shirley, and Sarah Williams, and 7 great-grandchildren, Savannah Williams, Sarah MacKenzie Williams, Tyler Harris, Caroline Harris, Anderson Harris, Jordan Shirley and Jasmine Shirley. Sara also leaves behind her younger sister, Marilyn (Molly) G. Ray, her husband (William), their three children, Scott, Jeff, Rusty and their families. Also Sara is survived by nephews Ken O’Neal (Wanda) and his family and Allen O’Neal (Cherry) and his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Duke Hospice – Hock Family Pavilion, 4023 N. Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704.