Sara A. Tobias

Long time Avon Park resident Sara Tobias passed away surrounded by family at her home early Wednesday morning, Sept 11th. She was visited often in recent months by the many pastors in the area, close friends, and family.

Mrs. Tobias was born May 10th, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John D. Fitzgerald and Lois May Velde of Western Springs, IL. She received her degree from Albion College in Michigan.

Her marriage to fellow graduate Richard A. Tobias of Flint, Michigan took place in the home of her parents October 23, 1948. Mr. Tobias was a teacher, engineer, and prominent school administrator. Together they raised their family in the Northeastern corner of Michigan.

Surviving are the following children: Leslie A. Fitzgerald of Huntingburg, IN; Dean A. Tobias of Traverse City, MI; Mary R. Prevost of Grand Rapids, MI; Carl A. Tobias of Northbrook, IL; and James F. Tobias of Deltona, FL; 6 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren and a Sister-in-law Nancy Fitzgerald Agnew of Northport, MI. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rev Jack Fitzgerald of Duluth, MN in 1985, and her husband Richard in 2006.

Sara's gracious manner, sincere kindness and infectious laughter were hallmarks to all her friends and family. She was closely involved with her family, and loved thrift shopping, bicycling around town, quilting, baking, tending to her 3 doll-houses, the arts, fishing, swimming and walking the beaches with her family.

Throughout her life Sara was an active member of many churches in Alpena, Harrisville, Spruce and Pinconning - Michigan, as well as the Congregational Church and Church of the Nazarene in Avon Park - Florida, serving and sharing with all an open heart, a ready smile and Christian fellowship. She was a 20+ year member and resident of the Avon Park Holiness Camp.

The family of Sara A. Tobias invites you to celebrate her life at a memorial service. The service will be held on November 9, 2024 at 2:00PM at the Tabernacle at Avon Park Holiness Camp.

Avon Park Camp
1001 West Lake Isis Avenue
Avon Park, Florida 33825

Please forward this to family and friends of Sara.

If you need accomodations, the camp has rooms available. Pets are not allowed and there is a no smoking policy anywhere in the camp. You can contact the office directly to secure reservations. Their hours are: 8-12 M-F. If you call while closed, leave a message and they will return your call. 1-863-453-6831.

The Tobias family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude for surrounding Sara and all of us with prayers and kindnesses.

Memorials of any amount are, of course, welcome in Sara's memory -  to one her favorite
charities. Samaritan's Purse, Operated by and through the family of Dr. Billy Graham / North Caroline based.

Gifts are accepted by email or online:
Online:     http://www.samaritanspurse.org
By Mail:    Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607

Cremation services entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 East Circle Street
Avon Park, FL  33825
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com