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Sara Millner Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Sara Vaughn Millner, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Her life began in Wadeville, N.C., on April 12, 1922, the daughter of Mattie and Clee Monroe. She spent her adult life in Newport News and was a faithful member of Second Presbyterian Church. Following her children's departure into adulthood, she became an employee of Colonial Williamsburg as an Interpretive Hostess. She was active in every aspect of her family's life. Mrs. Millner was preceded in death by her husband, T. Wingfield Millner. Left to remember her are her two sons, Taylor W. Millner Jr. of Newport News and Thomas L. Millner of High Point, N.C., and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, in Greenlawn Memorial Park, officiated by the Rev. Herb Underwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Personal Touch Hospice, 732 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 203, Newport News, VA 23606. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 2, 2007.

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Phillip Gruber

August 3, 2007

Some of my best memories were those in Maxwell Gardens growing up with Tommy & "Tay". Diet Rite Cola, Carmel Squares, and labeling bottle tops for Millners Dairy. Gonna miss my second Mom.

Lisa F. Wilkins

August 3, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of Sara's passing. My late mother, Sarah Furr, spoke of her so often and so dearly. I know that Second Church will also feel the loss of such a sweet lady. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carla Morin

August 2, 2007

Dear Taylor-
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carla

Warren Wetmore

August 2, 2007

Taylor and Tommy, I was terribly sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a very good friend of my late mother's -- and she taught me in Sunday school at Second Presbyterian in the early 1950s. She was a wonderful woman.

Warren

Carol clements

August 2, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Sara's passing. She was one of the first people we met when we first went to 2nd church as they met in the school on Menchville Road. She was always cheerful and smiling as she greeted the new comers. One of the true faithful!
Sincerely,
Carol Clements
Newport News, Va.

Robert Phelps

August 2, 2007

Having grown up with Taylor and Tommy, I was never far from her hospitality and no-nonsense manner. She will be missed by all she came in contact with and it was easy to tell she loved people. Through the years My Mother and Father had maintained a close friendship with Sara Vaughn. We can hope that she will join Wingfield and that should provide comfort for us all!

JEAN & NORMAN BATES

August 2, 2007

WE LOVED SARA VAUGHN AND SHARED MANY HAPPY TIMES WITH HER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH.

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