Sara Loretta Gay, 82, of Greenville, SC, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Sara Allison.

She is survived by her husband, William Henry (Buck) Gay; sons, Mike (Debra) and Chris Gay; daughter, Susan (Randy) Sturgis; sister, Catherine Kerns; grandchildren: Melanye (Jeff) Crayton, Stephanye (Bennett) Rogers, Hilary Gay, Will (Abby) Sturgis, Brandon (Lindsey) Sturgis, Peter (Becca) Sturgis, Sully Gay, Brody Gay; and great-grandchildren: Eliana Rogers, Ryder Rogers, Tripp Sturgis, and Jack Sturgis.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Lewis Allison, Bill Allison, Gene Allison, J.H. Allison, Marshall Allison, and Frank Allison.

Loretta enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, time at the beach, traveling and painting. She worked for years at Shannon Forest Christian School and was loved by so many of the students and faculty there. She was also active in her church and taught Bible Study and Sunday School.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials and remembrances may be made to Rolling Green Village, Greenville.