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Sarah Eugenia (Royal) McKeel Obituary
Official Obituary of

Sarah Eugenia (Royal) McKeel

January 5, 1936 - March 31, 2025

Sarah Eugenia (Royal) McKeel Obituary

Sarah Eugenia McKeel of 704 Beaman Street Clinton, passed away at her home on Monday, March 31, 2025.

A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 3:30 PM at the Clinton Cemetery with Pastor Ken White, officiating. 

Sarah was born in Sampson County on January 5, 1936, to the late David Edwin Royall and Sally Lee Vann Royal.  Before her retirement she worked in retail as a sales associate for Belk’s in Clinton.

She is survived by 3 children: Deborah McKeel Lynch (James William Lynch), Charles Ellis McKeel (Kay Thomas McKeel) and Kathryn McKeel Prater, 5 grandchildren: Aaron Edwards (Michael), Jamie Williams (Grant), Matthew Long (Candace), Angelyn Davis (John) and Natalie Tatum (Brandon) and 8 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials made to Sampson County Animal Shelter, attn: Anna Ellis, 168 Agriculture Place, Clinton NC  28328.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.crumplerhoneycutt.com.

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Sarah Eugenia McKeel of 704 Beaman Street Clinton, passed away at her home on Monday, March 31, 2025.

A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 3:30 PM at the Clinton Cemetery with Pastor Ken White, officiating. 

Sarah was born in Sampson County on January 5, 1936, to the late David Edwin Royall

Events

Graveside Service

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

3:30 pm

Clinton City Cemetery

103 Raiford St. Clinton, NC 28328

Final Resting Place

Clinton City Cemetery

103 Raiford St. Clinton, NC