Sara Grantham Veal

August 13, 1926 - May 22, 2020

Mrs. Sara Grantham Veal, age 93 of Sarasota, FL formerly of Douglas, passed away late Friday night at Brookdale Palmer Assisted Living following an extended illness. Mrs. Veal was born August 13, 1926 to the late Dewey Wesley Grantham and the late Mary Ellen Holland Grantham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Franklin Veal. Survivors include: 4 Daughters: Patricia Peacock and husband Thomas of Hillsborough, NC Gail Morris and husband Tom of Sarasota, FL Jane Veal of Asheville, NC Tracey Kerrick and husband Jay of Sarasota, FL 2 Sisters: Ruth Herring of Houma, LA Sylvia Hamby of Alabama A number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends The graveside service and interment will be Friday morning, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. Howard Holt officiating. Please note that due to restrictions of attendance and social distancing being placed on funeral homes concerning the containment of COVID-19, please observe their guidelines. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.