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Sarah McKee Obituary

Sarah G. McKee September 28, 1935 - April 6, 2024

KINGSPORT - Sarah G. McKee, Kingsport, passed away on April 6, 2024.

She was born on September 28, 1935, to the late Sam and Lola Dellinger Gouge.

Sarah graduated from Berea College and East Tennessee State University with degrees in History and Political Science and her interest in these fields continued throughout her life. After teaching in Michigan and Florida, Sarah moved to Kingsport, taught in, and retired from Kingsport City Schools.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen G. McKinney.

Those left to cherish Sarah's memory are her son, Ed McKee (Rebecca) of Winston Salem, NC; daughter, Genia McKee (Larry Swartz) of Lancaster, KY; much loved grandsons, Sam McKee of Boulder, Colorado and Garrett McKee of Asheville, NC; a special nephew, Norb McKinney; several in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, anyone interested in a memorial please consider donating to a Hospice or a charity of one's choice.

To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com.

The care of Sarah G. McKee and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on Apr. 13, 2024.

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