Sarah Elizabeth Torode, 88, of Kingsley Lake died Monday, September 5, 2011 at Windsor Manor Nursing Home in Starke.
She was born on August 11, 1923 to the late Charles William and Minie (Mitchell) Poythress, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Torode was a longtime resident of the area and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Starke where she was a member of the Women’s Circle and taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Torode was also a past member of the Jr. Woman’s Club and the Woman’s Club of Starke. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. John A. Torode in 2001.
Survivors include children Sally Torode of Jacksonville, John Torode (Tracy) and Richard Torode of Starke, and Carl Torode (Christie) of Kingsley Lake; sister Luta Kilgo of Macclenny; grandchildren Megan, Mary, Shelley, Amanda, Shauna, and great-grandson Ryker Sean Welch.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 8 at 2:00 pm at her church with Pastor Mike Moore officiating. Burial will follow at the Kingsley Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Methodist Children’s Home or the Methodist Youth Dept., P.O. Box 157, Starke, FL 32091.
Jones-Gallaher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.