Sarah Culpepper

Sarah Pharr Culpepper died unexpectedly in Charlotte on February 15, 2015 at the age of 32. Although her death was sudden, her family was able to be by her side at the time of her passing. Sarah is preceded in death by her grandmother Sarah Pharr. She is survived by her mother Debbie Culpepper, father Allen Culpepper, brothers Michael and Loren Culpepper, grandparents Cliff and Dottie Culpepper, Aunt Ann and other aunts, uncles, cousins and her beloved dog, Laia. She is also survived by her fiancé Mike Gminski and his son Noah Gminski. Sarah was born on January 5th 1983 in Charlotte and graduated from Vance High School. A lifelong Charlottean, she loved traveling, the beach, specifically Topsail Island, animals and spending time with family and friends. Sarah was a loving, generous and outgoing person who enjoyed meeting new people. She is remembered as a sweet and strong woman who loved to play host and always put others before herself. The service is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Thursday the 19th of February, in the Chapel at Hankins and Whittington, 1111 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203. The family will receive friends following the service. Rev. Jonathan Coppedge-Henley will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sarah's life. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Presbyterian Hospital for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Charlotte Humane Society at 2700 Toomey Avenue, 28203 or on-line at humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/ .