Beagling Has Lost an Icon, Sara Folk

We received the news from Karen Eurick that Brace Beagling has lost an ICON, past member of Central Jersey, a very dear and sweet friend, mother, grandmother, aunt and loving wife to Carl Folk through the years and past handler, Sara Folk who turned 103 in September.  Her heart gave out this morning and she will rest in peace with her husband Carl in Pennsylvania.

Sara and her late husband, Carl handled 15" females for many years, especially in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New England Beagle Clubs. Sara and Carl's Kennel Name was Airco Beagles and they were always a force to reckon with when they arrived at a trial with their string of dogs. Carl and Sara were a true inspiration through the years and many memories and good times are cherished with them.  Sara always had a smile on her face and anybody who visited can testify how she always made you feel at home.  She had a good life and made many friends and hopefully some of us can have many good years as Sara did.  After they stopped handling, Sara continued to start pups until around her 100th birthday.  Sara Folk is truly an ICON and will be remembered through our memories, good times and will live on in our hearts.

Thank You for all you taught many of us and proving one can live over a Century.  Your strength, courage, love, dedication, grace and dignity has been a true inspiration to so many of us.  When I think of our dear Sara--It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, and a day to love them, but it takes an entire lifetime to forget them.  When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

May God grant your family and friends all they need to get through this

Obituary for Sara M. Folk

Sara M. Folk, age 103 years, of Kingwood Township, NJ, died on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in West Beaver Township, Snyder County, PA, September 21, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary McClellan Gentzel. She had formerly resided in Piscataway, NJ, moving to Kingwood Township sixty years ago.

Sara was a former seamstress, and for most of her adult life, was active with her late husband, Carl, training beagles. She was the owner of Airco Beagles, and won many national awards for her work.

Her husband, Carl N. Folk, died in 1996. Surviving are her daughter, Nancy M. Lilly, of Piscataway, NJ; a son, Dallas N. Folk, of Wayne, ME; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM in Black Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Beaver Township, PA. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 7-9 PM in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

The family will receive cards mailed to Sara Folk's address at 181 Kingwood-Lockdown Rd., Stocktown, NJ 08559

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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