Sarah Emma Lowder Strother of Ashley Heights passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012. She was born June 8, 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lowder.
She was an avid gardener, enjoyed quilting and crossword puzzles, spending time with dear friends and family, and most of all, being a member of Ashley Heights Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dewey Strother; son James Robert "Bobby" Strother; and a daughter Sheila Louise Bowling.
She is survived by two sons, Garry Strother and his wife, Donna of Whispering Pines and Carl Strother of Ashley Heights; a daughter Linda Maiolini and her husband, John of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Norma, of Ashley Heights; 12 grandchildren, Robert, Jeffrey, Tyler, Diana, Kristen, William, Matt, Cianna, Beth, Alison, Sheri, and Ronald; and 10 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 29 at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 30 at Ashley Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Huff officiating. Burial will follow at Ashley Heights Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ashley Heights Baptist Church, 10351 Aberdeen Road, Aberdeen, NC 28315 or to the Pine Hill Fire Dept., P.O. Box 486, Aberdeen, NC 28315.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com