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Sara Kathleen McMakin

October 19, 1989 ~ March 2, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT - Sara Kathleen McMakin, age 30, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Sara was born in Charleston County, SC on October 19, 1989. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles Edward Barnes and Barbara Floyd Barnes. Sara filled her days spending time with her boys and family and making memories she dearly cherished. She also enjoyed going fishing. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Sara leaves behind to cherish her memory, partner of 15 years, Shepherd Browning; and sons, Shepherd Blake Browning, Jr. and Charlie Russell Browning, all of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her mother, Beckie Barnes Summerlin of Rocky Mount; sister, Meredith Cali Roberts of Myrtle Beach, SC; aunts, Charla Young and husband, Eddie, of Norfolk, VA, and Betty DiDonato of Greensboro; and cousins, Charles Presnell and Justin Young. A Celebration of Sara's Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with family friend, Reggie Goodman officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu flowers, please think of helping Sara's family during this most difficult time by helping them with her final expenses. All contributions used for Sara may be made to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, PO Box 8830, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The family thanks everyone in advance for their love and support. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 3/8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 3/8, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm A Celebration of Sara's Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with family friend, Reggie Goodman officiating.

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  1. Sweet, sweet Sara, I will always remember you as the young child and teenager that brought so many laughs and memories into my home. Prayers for your mom, Meredith, Shepherd, and your boys.


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