OBITUARY FOR

SARA PRINGLE KELLEY

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy  4:7

Sara Pringle Kelley, wife of the late Rev. Willie Kelley, entered into eternal rest on  September 9, 2022 in Anderson, SC. She was born April 14, 1927 in Wedgefield, SC to  the late Thomas and Rachel Galloway Pringle. She was one of ten children born to this  beautiful godly union.

Sara was educated in the public schools of Sumter, SC and graduated from St.  Michael High School with honors. After graduation, she continued her education at the  historic Benedict College in Columbia, SC.

Sara was employed by Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC and worked in several  positions before retiring as manager of their snack bar which was called the "Dog  House". While there, Sara touched the lives of many military personnel with her  encouraging words of wisdom. She knew how to brighten up anyone's day.

Sara was born again at an early age and was a lifelong member of Union Baptist  Church in Wedgefield, SC. Sara loved singing to the glory of God. During the  Devotional services, you could always depend on Sara to lead the congregation in a  beautiful hymn. Sara loved to worship God and attended services faithfully until she  encountered health challenges which caused an interruption in her attendance.  However, Sara being a fighter, didn't allow those challenges to block her spiritual  growth. She simply started using Social Media and tuned in on the conference call in  line to continue growing in the word and encouraged others to do the same. Sara  always reminded people about faith coming from the Word of God and didn't mind  using hers. In addition to studying the Word, Sara was also a "prayer warrior" for her  family. She was actively involved in several ministries at Union including the  Missionaries, Choir, Deaconess, Culinary and Minister Wives. Sara enjoyed working

with food. It was her passion. For many years she served as the Director of Union's  Culinary Ministry.

One of the joys of Sara's life was her gardening. She loved planting, harvesting and  sharing her veggies with neighbors and friends. When her garden was in full bloom,  Sara would often walk out into it and just smile while praising the Lord. She had the  best organic soil she believed in Wedgefield. She always had bumper crops. In 2015

the Lord blessed her to achieve the state record with the growth of a large sweet  potato weighing "12 lbs". This potato was shared at Union Baptist Church during a  fellowship meal for all to enjoy.

Sara was preceded into eternal rest by her husband Rev. Willie Kelley, a son, Willie  Darnell Kelley, parents and many of her siblings. Sara's generous love and memories  will be forever cherished by her children, Cynthia Spann; Orienthia (John) Brimfield;  Ivan (Christine) Kelly; one sister, Thelma Pringle; grandchildren, Terrence (Miyosha)  Brimfield, Christina Brimfield, LaToya Spann, James Spann, Jr., Jermaine Spann, Kyra  Kelly, Jared (Twila) Kelly, Tenikie (Marcus) Johnson, Tondra Charles, Todd Anderson,  Laronda Kelly, Kelonda Kelly, Keaton Kelly; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great grandson;  (special friends Loretta Thompson and Daniel Green) a host of nieces, nephews, other  relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 South Salem Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 with Pastor David Brown, Eulogist.

Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuaryinc@gmail.com or visit us on the web at: www.jobsmortuary.net .