Sarah was born November 6, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late Theodore Johnson and Mattie Goode Johnson.  She was retired from AGI in Forest City and was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Cherryville.  Her life revolved around her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Morgan and Opal Johnson and two brothers, Edward Johnson and William Johnson.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gene Funderburke; daughter, Vickie Murray and husband, Chris of Hickory; son, Ronny Funderburke and wife Joy of Kings Mountain; five grandchildren, Chris Murray, Jr.  and wife, Tamra, Ashley Murray Adams  and husband, Bryan and Kristyn, Trey and Zac Funderburke; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Sue Ford, Annette Johnson and Rita Helton; and two brothers, Gary and Doug Johnson.

Visitation will be from 12:45 to 1:45PM; Tuesday, March 6 at First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville and other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral Services will be  at 2:00PM at First Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Mark Poe officiating. 

Burial will at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Forest City.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.

A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com

Stamey~Cherryville Funeral Home is serving the Funderburke family.