Sara Tom Eckles Story

May 13, 1936-March 22, 2026

Sara Tom Eckles Story passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was 89 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Elizabeth Eckles and sister Patricia Eckles Jenkins.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Charles Larry Story, son Rex V. Story, Sr. (Leisa) of Opelika, AL, daughter Laurie Story Watts of New Orleans, LA, two grandsons Rex V. Story Jr. (Betsy) of Opelika, AL and Ryan W. Watts (Hannah) of Lafayette, LA, 5 great grandchildren, Martha Elizabeth, Sara Thomas, and Rex III of Opelika, AL, Margo and Mabel of Lafayette, LA.

A Graveside service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00AM at Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika, AL.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.