Sara Ferguson Sloan

Cashiers, NC - Sara Ferguson Sloan, 88, of Cashiers, North Carolina went to be with Jesus, Friday, December 9, 2011. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late A. B. Ferguson and Ethel LaRue Grice Ferguson. She was married to the late William Sloan and was retired from Fulton Co. School System as Food Service Director.

Mrs. Sloan graduated from Furman University with a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition, and holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. She was a member of Highlands Community Bible Church and later Cashiers United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sloan was a member of the Cashiers Garden Club and supported numerous animal shelters and other organizations.

She was the Food Services Director for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia and authored many books including A Guide for Nutra Lunches and Natural Foods, Children Cook Naturally, Yuk to Yum Snacks, From Classroom to Cafeteria, and the Brown Bag Cookbook. Her monthly newsletter, Nutritional Parenting, featured granddaughters Joanna and Claire as logo babies. The granddaughters remained the highlight of her life until her death and she always strongly supported them. Her articles have been featured in Redbook Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, and Prevention Magazine. She originated and was National Director of the Nutra program, which espouses the use of natural whole foods that are low in fat and salt and contain no preservatives.

Her many professional awards and honors include: International Reading Association, International Academy of Preventive Medicine, Rachel Carson Memorial Award, National Nutritional Foods Association, and Tooth Fairy Society of America Award. At one point during her career, she had a weekly TV show that aired for over 5 years in Columbia, SC, focusing on nutrition. She was past President of South Carolina School Food Service Association and honorary life member of the Georgia PTA. Mrs. Sloan was recently mentioned in an article by the American Nutrition Association stating that she developed an excellent format for school food programs.

Mrs. Sloan is survived by a daughter, Judy Price and husband Jerry of Edisto Island, SC; one sister, Ethel Thornton of Columbia, SC; two granddaughters, Joanna Overstreet and Claire Price and one great-grandson, Porter Overstreet. She was preceded in death by her beloved dog, Gerta.

Memorial donations may be sent to the ASPCA or your favorite no kill animal shelter.

Services and burial to be held December 13th, in Columbia, SC.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.