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In memory of
Sara Birgün Ersöz
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Sara (aka Zehra) Birgün Ersöz, 64, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on January 19, 2026. Born on February 7, 1961, in Lansing, Michigan, and raised abroad in Turkey, Sara lived a life defined by compassion, curiosity, playful humor, tenacity, and an unshakable generosity of spirit.
The daughter of the late Dr. John (aka Şeref) Nezihi Ersöz and Melahat Akbay, Sara came of age within an extensive family that valued learning, empathy, and service—principles …
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Born
February 7th, 1961
Passed away
January 19th, 2026
Wilmington, NC
Survived by
Kurt Crosbie
Son
Suzanne Ersoz
Sister
John Ersoz, Jr.
Brother
Kathryn Ersoz
Sister
Nilgün Çağlayan
Sister
Wakhan Crosbie
Grandson
Predeceased by
Melahat Akbay
Mother
Dr. John Ersoz
Father
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