Sarah Catherine McClain

Ms. Sarah Catherine McClain of York, SC was born July 30, 1935 in York County, SC to the late Jack Benjamin McClain and Essie Barnette McClain.

Sarah attended Jefferson School. She joined Gold Hill Baptist Church at an early age. She was one of the first members of the first Gospel Choir organized in Gold Hill.

Even with some physical challenges, she was a great home maker and cook.  Some people would say that her fried chicken, pinto beans, corn bread, candied yams and sweet tea was to die for.  She loved singing and enjoyed sitting on the porch and talking with friends and family.  She also enjoyed listening to singing and preaching on her radio (static and all LOL) all day every day. Some of her famous sayings were “Listen, Learn and Obey,” her great-grandchildren can be a witness to those words; “Every shut eye ain’t sleep” and “Every goodbye ain’t gone,” were some sayings her siblings can be a witness to.  She loved the Lord and enjoyed going from church to church for revival services, with her great friend the late Samuel “Frog” Gilmore. Sarah’s favorite songs that she would often sing were “Anyway, you bless me Lord, I’ll be satisfied” and “I Thank you Lord, you let me see another year.”

On Monday, January 25, 2021, Sarah departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior. In addition to her parents, her sons: Sammy and Harry; sister, Christine; Brothers: Ernest, Grady, Henry and Richard preceded her in death.

Affectionately known and called “The Cali Street Legend!!”, she leaves to cherish loving memories son: Johnny Ray McClain (Lisa); daughter: Sarah McClain Byers (Stan); Brothers: William (Jessie) McClain, and Johnny Earl McClain; Sisters: Willie Mae and Annie Jane; Grandchildren: Samyon, Mareon, Chavayee (Ashanti),whom she reared in the home;  Jarquis, Johnny Jr, Shania (Quinton); Great-Grandchildren: Khalil Carter, Zaleise, Trevor, Chavayee Isaiah, Kweisi, Khalil Oliver, Adriane, Brooklyn, DJ, Giselle, Jacob, Madison, Caiden. She also had many special friends too many to name. She was loved by a host of other cousins, relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 pm, Friday, January 29, 2021 at the funeral home. Ms. McClain may also be viewed from 12 to 1 pm prior to the service at Gold Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Graveside, at Gold Hill Baptist Church in York, SC, with Rev. George A. McCoy officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery immediately following the service. 

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