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Sarah Edwards Obituary
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Sarah Nicole Edwards, age 16, of Locust Grove, passed away Friday, August 26, 2005. She was born May 31, 1989 in Fulton County, GA to Regina Calhoun Earles and Steve Edwards. Sarah was a Junior at Luella High School, where she was an Honor student. She was Captain of the Varsity Football Competition Squad, a Varsity Soccer player, and a member of the Cross Trainers, and was enrolled in a teaching internship at Locust Grove Elementary School. She was also a member of Locust Grove First Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother and father, Regina and Mike Earles of Locust Grove; father, Steve Edwards of Carrollton; sisters, Katie and Morgan Edwards of Locust Grove; Pawpaw, Billy Calhoun of West Point; great grandmother, Nora Tucker of Columbus; aunts and uncles, Rodney and Chris Calhoun of West Point, Rhonda and Terry Harmon of Locust Grove, Richard and Margaret Calhoun of Stockbridge; cousins, Brook, Lanora, Tyler, Zachary and Austin; great cousin, Joshua; boyfriend, Jeff Mitchell; and best friend, Jessica White; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 29, 2005 at 2:00 PM from the Locust Grove First Baptist Church Gymnasium. Rev. Ken Heath will officiate. Sarah will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Edwards
Sponsored by Regina, Mike, Katie, and Morgan.
J B
September 30, 2014
Sarah you will never be forgotten & will always be loved. We miss you down here but know we will see you again one day.
Anita Cavaletti
August 27, 2014
Every time I seen this beautiful angel she had the biggest smile on her face. Love you so much mrs Regina. You are the pillar of strength.
lisa irvin
August 27, 2014
Sarah was an amazing little girl with the cutest little smile that would melt your heart. As she grew up to a young lady she never lost her ability to make people love her because she had a huge heart and a bigger smile. There's not many people in this world that can touch our hearts like this child did. She has a will always be missed.... Rip Sarah.... Love you kiddo
michael moody
August 27, 2014
The short time I got to know her she was a great person with a great personality. May god bless your family.
Brandy Murrell
August 26, 2014
9 years ago. God called you home. I have been seeing post on Facebook all day today. I do still think of you and other family who has been called home. I always did say that I think it was you. Who sent dogs to your family after your death. So, thank you for Oreo. We still love her. Miss you and love you Sarah Nicole.
Debbie Ricks Fuller
August 26, 2014
Your family loves and misses you so much. They are very blessed with the support and love from a multitude of family and friends.
Britnay Evans-Holcombe
June 1, 2013
Happy birthday Sarah, your always in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you so much.
April Gladish
August 25, 2011
Regina & family:
Y'all are always in my thoughts and prayers <3 April
Sherry Morrison
May 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Sarah!!!! You are missed so much I think of you often you are our shining "Star" in Heaven. I feel so fortunate that I got the pleasure of loving you and your family. You will NEVER be forgotten. I can still see that Beautiful smile when I close my eyes and think of you. Hugs and Kisses, Love you bunches, miss you bunches!!!!!
Love,
Aunt Sherry
Kelly Bartram
May 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Sarah. I am spending this evening the same way I did 5 years ago with you and your family. Sitting by the pool and I also had a piece of cake. Miss you everyday and praying for your family.
Shelia Gatlin
May 31, 2011
No one could be down when Sarah was around. She didn't just light up a room, she lit up the people around her. We were all so lucky to know her!
Angela Quarterman
May 31, 2011
Happy Birthday, Sarah Nicole Edwards! You are loved and missed everyday that goes by. Me and the girls think of you and talk of all our old memories often. You were such a big part of all of our lives in your younger years. You were so special with your sweet smile and always encouraged the younger kids. I can still see you all together swimming in our pool, doing cheers and dancing. Such happy memories. Love to Regina, Mike, Katie, and Morgan.
Sharon, Jeff, Jeffrey & Mallory Mitchell
May 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Sarah!! Only wished you were here with us so that we could share celebrating your special day with ya!! We miss you and love you very much!! We know God is helping you celebrate BIG!! We will see you again one day!! SHINE on!!!
Danielle Foster
May 31, 2011
I was blessed to have Sarah in my life for many of her younger years. She brought smiles & joy to many. May she rest in peace with her family at peace as well. Love you guys!
Arlene Foster
May 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Sarah..I miss you sooo much..You touched my heart with your smile and kind heart as soon as we met and I love you always!!....Regina you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers and my heart aches for the pain you feel each and every day..I want you to know that I think of Sarah often..Our family talks about her and how we miss her and what an amazing young lady she was. We will be so happy to see her again when we all get to heaven...I know she's cheering us on in this life,, and she will be receiving lots of Mitchell/Patton hugs and kisses when each of us get there.(Sarah brace yourself sweetie we just can't help it when we love someone)....I love you all!!!
Sarah McCart
May 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Sarah! We all miss you very much and I think of you daily. You had a positive impact on so many people's lives in the short amount of time you were here with us that it is truly astonishing! I'll never forget you for your positive attitude, kind heart, and beauty inside and out. I try to be more positive and kind every day because of your example. I wish there were more people in this world like you and your wonderful family.
Regina(Mommy) Earles
May 31, 2011
My sweet pooh bear,
I want to wish you a happpy birthday and to let you know just how much I love and miss you. You have no idea what I would give just to touch you or just to be able to smell you. I had no idea just how much I took the little things for granted. There is so much that mommy would like to tell you. I know you will forever be in my heart and in my memory and that can NEVER be taken away from me. Everyday becomes a bigger struggle for me but I just try to continue to push forward. I love you bigger than the sky and miss you even bigger. Please know that mommy will NEVER forget the incredible daughter and young lady you were and the young lady you would be today. You would be so proud of many of your friends but most of all your little sisters. Mommy will always love you baby girl....I hope you are having an incredible birthday...
Jessica Myers
May 31, 2011
Happy birthday Sarah! I love and miss you do much. Jaden loves her aunt Sarah too. She tells me all the time you're in heaven with her pappy. We all know you're celebrating at a greater place than us but until we get there...I love you.
Courtney Cornelison -Vining
May 31, 2011
Hey Ms. Regina, Mr. Mike, Katie and Morgan :)
I think about Sarah often, still to this day get very emotional when I think back of all the fun times Sarah and I had. I loved Sarah then and I love Sarah now, I still have a group picture framed of Jessica, Kaylee, Jeff, Jacob , Me and Sarah :) so many good memories of homecoming and basketball games and watching Sarah cheer! Can't say enough wonderful things about your baby girl Ms. Regina. Love you very much and think about you guys often! Love you BIG xoxoxoxoxo
June Papendick
May 31, 2011
Ms. Regina...
I think about Sarah often. She was a great kid and wonderful student. She made my student teaching an absolute delight. She will NEVER be forgotten. A beautiful, sweet young lady.
Katie Edwards
September 1, 2010
Sissy,
Its been 5 years and it still feels like this morning you woke me up to make sure i didnt miss the bus. I know that youre here in athens with me :))
i love you.
Kara Moseley
May 4, 2010
Just wanted you to know, Ms. Regina, that I have been thinking about Sarah a lot and I miss you both very much!!
April Gladish
August 27, 2009
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of Sarah's death. Wow... time flies by really fast. Sarah would be in her junior year of college, most likely working on her bachelor's degree in education, if she were still here today. I can't believe that Katie will be a high school graduate this school year along with my sister, Kristen, and the rest of the Class of 2010!
Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Not a day goes by that I don't think about how things would be if Sarah were still here.
We love and miss you Sarah!
kim vanstavern
August 26, 2009
Hi Regina, Just wanted you to know that we still think of Sarah often.I came across pictures of Katie & her the other day. Your family is still in my thoughts & prayers.
chelsea harper
July 14, 2009
I was reading over everything that people wrote about sarah. including the message i wrote four years ago. i still believe every word of it. i still think about her. and everytime i do, i thank god for life. and sarah makes me appreciate every day that god gives me. i wanted to thankyou guys for that.
APRIL PATTON
July 13, 2009
Dear Regina;
I woke up this morning with Sarah on my mind; so I googled Sarah and came upon her quest book. Sarah is telling me to love one another! I think of her often and miss her dearly. I love you!
Courtney McAdams
August 26, 2008
Mrs. Regina:
Today has been 3 years, and I know it isn't any easier now.I was just thinking today about how me, Justin,Sarah,Katie,and Morgan played together when were little.She was always so sweet and so much fun.I just want you to know that you,Mike,Katie and Morgan are still in my prayers and I hope all of you are doing well.
Emily Miller
August 26, 2008
Mrs. Regina,
Do you remember two years ago when you said that your biggest fear was that Sarah will be forgotten? Well, I never got the chance to tell you this when you said it but,I've been wanting to tell you for a long time. Sarah will never be forgotten! Everyone who knew her will never ever ever forget about her because we all know that she is watching over us in heaven, and that she is always with us in our hearts.
Kelli Owens
February 26, 2008
it's driving me crazy that you are gone but i know you are in a better place. i miss you so much nd i know you will always be here in spirit beside me and encouraging to do my best in everything especially cheerleading. i remember when we used to goof off sometimes and i was aleays scared to do something and you would say " kelli dont you worry, u can do it trust me' and that's what i do til this day you have inspired me to become the cheerleader i am today and i miss you so much.I LOVE U SARAH !!!
jarrod gray
December 20, 2007
sarah i miss you so much it has been over 2 years now and it seems just yesterday that you were sitting behind me in mrs. mcdonalds class goofing off and when we dated in middle school i miss you so much
Jonathan Smith
December 9, 2007
Hi regina this is Jonathan Smith, Nathans son your little boy. How are you doing since the accident./ i hope very well you and mike are still in our prayers and tell morgan and katie we said hello
We love ya'll still as part of the family send us pictures of the girls and call if you want to
Brittany Meeks
November 1, 2007
Sarah and Mrs. Regina...Yall have been in my life since i was in 2nd grade and its so weird going on through out life without all of my friends.. first sarah..then nick..then ashley and now Trent we've all lost so many people and to lose the people who mean the most to us hurts us the most! I love yall so very much and i hope to see you all soon! I Love you.. Sarah and i still remember your smile!!
LaTangie Craig
October 24, 2007
I know now some of what you felt that day Ms. Regina, although our experiences were different, our end results were the same. And I am taking steps day by day, hour by hour to go through this. I was going through Ashley's things today and came across Sarah's memorial t-shirt and it made me smile to know that she is in heaven with Sarah and perhaps Sarah is showing her around. I remeber when she got it and she said "Mommy, I have to let Miss Regina know how much I love her and Sarah and I'm praying for Miss Regina." Thank you for coming to see me. Two beautiful angels watch over us each day. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers each day.
Chrissy Adams
October 15, 2007
I LOVE YOU SARAH!! we at lhs just lost another one of the greatest girls ever!! i love you sarah and ashley. yall don't have too much fun up there. i will always remeber you sarah you lightened up my life.!!
love yall chrissy
K C
October 11, 2007
Everyone still thinks about Sarah all the time. I didn't even know her well I still do, every day. She is still very much with everyone that knew her. We still talk about her and not only how much we miss her since her death, but how she was in person. I don't think anyone will ever forget about Sarah, no matter how much time goes by.
Stephanie Rice
October 4, 2007
Sara, It was hard when you left this world to be in a better place. We have another Luella Student that is with you now ASHLEY CRAIG. She was well liked as you where. I pray you will open your arms to her as she enters heaven. We all know you are both beautiful Angels watching over all of us. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Sarah Waldrip
October 2, 2007
Hi Ms. regina and family.
i know i'm late but i'm very sorry about Sarah. She was such a GREAT friend to me in elementary school. I look back in my old yearbooks and still can't believe it. I want you to know that I'm deeply sorry and wish that it would have never happened. I remember lookin in the newspaper and seein when she was homecoming princess and sayin wow she is still just as beautiful of a person as when we were in elementary school. I wish I would have kept in touch these years and feel so bad that I didn't. But I know that she is better now.
Amber Brooks
August 26, 2007
Sarah...its been two years, now! its still so hard to beleive youre gone. it was so sad i couldnt come to your funeral...i was out of town... i love you, you know that. I have frequent dreams where we talk and you are doing fine. i hope thats true! i love u, and cant wait to see you again:)
April Gladish
August 25, 2007
Tomorrow will be 2 years that Sarah has been gone. It's just so hard to believe that she is really gone. She has touched so many lives. In memory of everything Sarah was I wore my shirt and bracelet to school. I wanted to show everyone that I still cared about her... even though I didn't know her. She will continue to touch people's lives through everything that she was. A smart, loving, caring, talented and beautiful woman. You will always live on in our hearts Sarah! <3
April Gladish
June 6, 2007
Congratulations Sarah!!!! You are a graduate of the Class of 2007!!!! I was so moved by what they did at your graduation. Your family must be so proud of you! I get to see your sister everday at school and seeing her reminds me so much of what you look like. Your little sister Morgan looks so much like you. If you were here to see Katie... you would be so proud of her Sarah. She is a beautiful young woman just like you. She is an intelligent person and a darn good cheerleader. I hope that you are doing well.... your family sure does miss you. I never knew you, but you have touched me in so many ways. Thank you for everything.
xoxoxo
hannah
June 6, 2007
Sarah we love you and miss you so much, see you on the other side
Nora Harmon
April 13, 2007
I miss you more and more each day. Graduation is comin up and i know youll be watchin me every step of the way. I love you.<33
SUZANNE AND KATE
January 13, 2007
DEAR,REGINA MIKE KATIE AND MORGAN
I AM SO DISSAPOINTED OF THE LOSS OF SARAH SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART. WE LOVE YOU SARAH
Taylor Bartram
December 19, 2006
Mrs. Regina, Mr. Mike, Katie and Morgan,
i love all of ya ' ll. words can not explain how much of an impact sarah has had on me and so many other people. she was an amazing sister to katie and morgan. and i still remember how katie and sarah always told me and katie to be nice to eachother cause we would always fight. and as a matter of fact me and katie have been much better the past year. i know this time of the year is goin to be extremely hard on ya ' ll but you have so many people here for you and who love you and you have to remember that. sarah would want ya ' ll to be happy, even as impossible as that may seem. well i ' m here for you guys and love you guys with all my heart. and i ' m here.
we love sarah and she will always be with me. i know she is looking out for everyone. <33
love you guys so much,
Taylor Bartram ((tay bug))
Katie Harter
December 10, 2006
to the family of sarah... i know that with Christmas coming up it has to hard. i went to east clayton with sarah and played softball with her i find pictures all the time of us when we were little and i still cant believe that she is really gone. it seems that yesterday i was spending the night at her house and playing on the angels.but know that i am praying for all yall and that she is watching over yall every moment of every day i love yall...
D.L. Owen
December 10, 2006
Hi Regina, Mike: I know this is a hard time of the year for both of you, but remember Sarah is watching over all we do and looking forward to the day that all of you will be together again. I really miss my love ones that have gone on at this time of the year also. God Bless you and your family and remember you are in mine and Karens prayers. Hope to hear from you soon. LOL D.L. Owen
Brittany Dollar
December 8, 2006
Edwards family,
It has been about a year and a half sinse this horrible disaster!!! You, me and many other people were really supprized that this would happen to such a sweet and valuable person!!!Sarah touched a lot of peoples heart!!!She was so good to everyone and i pray for her and you almost every night b/c i know how it feels to loose someone really close to you!!sarah was one of my sisters good friends and she was the one who taught me all my tumbling!!i think about her every day!!!and i once had a dream about her and it really scared me and i think about it every night!!!I'm crying right now b/c every time i think about her i cry!!!she was a sweet person that NEVER did anything wrong to anybody!!!and it had to happen to her!!!She had full planned out dreams and they got ruined!!!Some people dont realize how lucky they are to be her and it goes to show you it could happen to anyone!!!All I'm saying is anybody who reads this please be careful b/c i dont want this to happen again!!!I'm really sorry about all of this!!!
love 4-ever and always,
Brittany Heather Dollar<333
emilea boyd
December 8, 2006
i know its only been a year since sarah died but it seems just like yesterday i was sitting on the third pew in the church at her funneral...i was really close to sarah before she died i know that she is with me and watching over me and that she is my gaurdian angel i love her ... i would die for her if i could and if there was a way i would replace her death with mine... i mean i would die and let her live... so i want to send a shout out to the edwarda family ms.Regina , Mr. Mike , Katie ,and Morgan.... you guys are in my prayers everyday and just to say... i love you and im always here and i will always have her lhs cheer shirt and in loving memory shirt...i will miss her...
<333
love always,
emilea boyd
Lauren Todd
September 4, 2006
Although it has been a year now and lives have seemed to move forward, I still miss Sarah. She was such an incredible person. Its amazing to see the lives that she touched in such a short time on this earth. I am in college now and still think about her often as I walk to class and get a moment alone. She touched my life more than she ever knew, alive and also in passing. Keep your heads held high and look toward the future and remember the memories of Sarah. She will never be forgotten.
April Gladish
August 31, 2006
Dear Edwards' Family:
It has been a little over a year and it's hard to believe that Sarah is gone. I heard about senior skip day at Luella and thought that it was such an appropriate way to pay respect to her being gone for a whole year. That's really hard to take in!! Her being gone!!!:( I go to Ola High (where I'm a junior) now with her younger sister Katie and that Friday a lot of the people that went to Luella were wearing their "In Loving Memory of Sarah" shirts. It was another appropriate way to show respect for her. After what happened it made me decide that until I am ready and prepared to drive that I will wait to get my license. I've been scared to take the test because I'm afraid to be out on the road. But I'm sure that Sarah was so ready to drive...it's sad that she didn't get to experience more time out on the road and get to live her dream. But she is still living out that dream in heaven with God. I miss her each and every day and I didn't really know her all that well. It makes me strongly believe that I should and need to live each and every day and be as optimistic as I can be. It makes me not doubt what will turn out for me and I don't regret anything that has happened in my life. Everything has fallen perfectly into place. Her death has made me have a better outlook on life because she was so full of life and she wasn't stopping. May she rest in peace and may God keep her close.
xoxoxo
August 29, 2006
Regina & Family, With deepest smypathy to all of you. Sarah will be missed & never forgotten.
Kim VanStavern
August 29, 2006
Regina, We send our deepest smypathy to your family. I think about you alot and read Sarahs guest book nightly on break at work. Sarah reminds me so much of Taylor.You will always be in my thoughts & prayers. Kim & Eddie VanStavern
Christy Braden
August 28, 2006
I can't belive it's been a year already. Although there is not one person Sarah knew that has forgotten her. The Edwards family is still in my thoughts and prayers. love, christy
Natalie Wages
August 28, 2006
I never got to know Sarah but I know that she touched many hearts as she did my own. Her family is always in my thoughts and prayers. With Love,Natalie Wages
Michelle Henderson
August 26, 2006
Regina,
I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you guys today. Please call if you need anything.
Love ya girl ....
Heather Willingham
August 26, 2006
It has been one year already. Nobody has forgotten Sarah though. The family will be in my prayers always. Sarah will live on in the hearts she touched forever.
Sheryl Howe
August 25, 2006
Dear Regina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lots of Love,
Sheryl, Troy and Trevor Howe
Patra Flippin
August 24, 2006
8/26 is a day that none of us will ever forget. My family is still very saddened by the loss of Sarah. Time doesn't make it any easier and it's never going to be okay without her but please find comfort that Sarah is loved by many and is truly missed.
With much love,
The Flippin Family &, of course, Nana.
Debbie Drummond
August 24, 2006
Sarah Edwards, We love you!
Mr.Mike,Regina,Katie and Morgan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.Just to think of Sarah and her beautiful smile puts a smile on my face.I hope that you all can stay focused on all the happy times you all shared over the years and the joy Sarah brought to so many people as you go through this difficult time. Regina, I am here for you all, anytime, day or night! Please let us!!! My cell is 770-527-0833, home is 678-432-0237. I love all of you.
Debbie Drummond
melissa james
August 23, 2006
Sarah rest in Pease
Steve Schwedel
August 23, 2006
Just reinforcing that it is sad that she is gone. She meant a lot to many of my students and former students. I will be thinking about her family as they remember her again this time of year.
rhonda turner
August 23, 2006
i can't believe its been a year it seems like yesterday that i saw sarah standing in front of the school talking on her cell. so sweet and innocent. sarah had light around her she brightened your day with her beauitful smile. when i heard that senior skip day at luella was going to be this friday in honor of sarah it bought me to tears to know that the students @ luella still have sarah so close to their hearts and will never forget her. to regina and family i love each and every one of you and i am always here for you.
love always,
rhonda t
Jeannie Anderson
August 23, 2006
Regina,
I will be thinking of you and your family. I can't believe it's been a year. I'm sure the days have gone by slow for you. Hopefully someone will say something that will comfort you in some way. But most of all leave your burdens in God's hands and he will get you through. God Bless all of you! Jeannie
Donna Roberts and Jordan Holden
August 15, 2006
Hey gals (Regina, Katie and Morgan)it has been a while since we seen you all since you moved schools we never run into each other and I miss you all. Please remember all though you are not at our school anymore Jordan and I think of you all the time. We miss you guys and we miss Sarah so much. We went and visited Sarah's grave site on Sunday and it is so beautiful how the marker and bench look. We told you we would never forget Sarah and we have not we enjoyed sitting there with her at the grave site. I know she knows how much we all miss her. I have read this jornal so many times over the past year and I will miss reading it however I hope it is comforting to all of you to read about how everyone loves Sarah and always will. Please take care of yourselves and we sure hope to see you around town. Love, hugs and kisses always.
Katie Edwards
August 12, 2006
Sarah I miss you so much!!! I can't believe it has almost been a year!!! I love you!!!!
Love your little sis,
Katie Bug
Heather Willingham
July 27, 2006
I wanted to let Mrs. Regina and the family know that I will always have them in my prayers and that evreyone loved Sarah in soo many ways. We may not know why things happen, but Sarah was put on this Earth to befriend everyone and she reached her goal. She had many friends who really loved her. She will never be forgotten!!!
April Gladish
July 27, 2006
Dear Edwards' family,
Yesterday marks 11 months that Sarah has been away from us! It's hard to believe that next month it will be a year!! I just wanted to come on here and show some respect!! She was a really sweet girl!! And she would've loved to be a senior this school year!! :)
xoxo
Angelina Rodriguez
July 10, 2006
Sarah was an amazing girl. I went to elementary school with her and had classes with her. She always had a good personality and she was always cheering somebody up. Everyday I think about this and I want to cry. I never got to see her and it's really hard now. I miss her and I know so many people do.
Melissa Carr
June 20, 2006
Just wanted to let Regina and the family know that I am still thinking of you and hope things are going well for you all. I told you I would never forget her, and I keep that promise... I hope you all are doing well.
JoAnn Knowles
May 22, 2006
Well Our senior year is comming to an end and we are moving on with out one our good friends. I know that sarah was only a junior but she acted like a senior and she was very liked but everyone. I know even though its been almost 10 months this dosnt get ant easier so im going to say god bless and things will get better i promis.
Kara Moseley
May 21, 2006
well, it's almost been 9 months and i still think about Sarah all the time and want to cry everytime i'm in Parejko's class and he does something that makes me think of Sarah and when we used to laught at him. I knew her for 5 years and in those 5 years, we never had a fight nor said one bad thing about each other. She was an AMAZING person!! I'm sure Katie and Morgan will be the same. She had a heart of gold and it's because of you, Regina!
I love yall and think about yall often!!
haley Henderson
April 27, 2006
hey,
i know that everyone misses sarah. she was an extroadinary person. there was not enough words to describe her. we all konw that she is in a better place now. she will always be in my heart and never be forgotten.
you are in my prayers.
xoxo all my love
haley henderson
Shae Cunningham
April 1, 2006
Sarah was the most beautiful girl i have ever seen. She accomplished so much in such a short period of time! She touched the lives of so many people and everyone misses her alot! Regena, steve, katie, and morga, i know its hard but i promise everything will get better! i pray for you ever night and you are forever in my heart.
maggie hudson
March 28, 2006
hey you guys, i just heard her name and something in me type it in google and the first thing to pop up was a memorial at luellas football website. reading it all over again, no matter how many times i have, always hits me hard and sets in a reality that ive been refusing to believe for a long time. i just want you to know that my love is with your family and you are all in my prayers. i think of sarah everyday and miss her to an extent that is often unbelieveable even to me. sometimes i just dont believe it was her, to lose that smile is like losing the simplicity of watching butterflies on sunny days. i love you all and hope to always think of all of you like another family of mine.. yall always have been.
-with much love...
christy braden
March 27, 2006
hey i'm sooo sorry! she was one of the nicest people i've ever met. all you 'd have to do was talk to her when you were having a bad day, she would cheer you up. she ws so sweet and i'm so sorry. <3 christy
Angela Quarterman
March 24, 2006
Hey, Regina, Mike, Katie, and Morgan,
Just wanted to let you know how much I think of ya'll on a daily basis. I miss you guys so much. I haven't seen you since Thanksgiving and would love to hear from you.
Sarah is constantly in all of our thoughts and will remain in our hearts forever. I pray that God is easing your pain some. I know He can and will. Sarah loved each of you so much. She is with God looking down on you and still loving you.
I love each of you, Angela
Melissa Carr
February 22, 2006
It has been almost 6 months since Sarah passed away. I still remember it like it was yesterday. I still have the email that was sent out letting the parents of the falcons know that Sarah was in a car accident and had passed. I look at it every day, and still remember that day. I know it is still hard on you Regina, Mike, Katie and little Morgan. But I just wanted to let you know that I think about your family everyday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you guys. Trista and I try and go by Sarah's grave on Friday's after I pick her up from school. The gravesite is right behind her school. Just wanted to let you guys know that we think of you everyday. Your family is such a blessing to be around. I hope to see you all soon. Melissa and Trista
Kristen Harty
January 4, 2006
Mrs. Regina and Mr. Mike,
Its been 4 months since the death of Sarah. I miss ya'll dearly and the her most of all...i think about ya'll every day.. i love each and every one of you. Morgan and Katie..you have been so strong. I wish i could see you all more often. Sarah was such an inspire to everyone around her. I keep thinking one day she is going to walk in the door and say hey im home. It's been hard. I love you all very much. Just remember how strong she was and you will feel the love she shared with each and everyone she met along the way.
Love Kristen Harty
Patra Flippin
December 29, 2005
Mike, Regina, Katie & Morgan, I have truly been praying for you all daily. I know that this is difficult for all of you and I can't even begin to imagine the hurt or the true ache your heart feels. The holidays were tough on me when my Dad died and still continue to be tough but the one thing I know is that I don't want the ache to go away because I want to feel the void in order to remember the times that my Dad was here with us. Everyone says that Sarah is in a better place(and she is) but that doesn't necessarily make your pain any better, and I know this. I just want you to know that I'm always here for you, my family is always here for you and never with any strings attached. My prayer for you is that you can somehow find it in your hearts the peace that Sarah would like for you all to have. Sarah wasn't much on "drama" or a lot of "attention" but she knows that she was loved and she knows that she'll continue to be loved by you all and her friends and family. Sarah is missed and that'll never change....and we never want that to change! I would ask you how your Christmas was or how your Thanksgiving was or how your New Years is going to be, but I already know the answer and it's quite okay to feel the way you feel. Please remember to turn it over to God and let him lead you and one day this will all be answered for you. We don't always understand why things happen the way they do but God sees a bigger picture and it's not always for us to figure out. It's not for us to understand...but know this....Sarah knows! Sarah knows why things happen the way they do and Sarah knows the big picture now too. Regina, Mike, Katie and Morgan...I love you more than you know and my family does too. I want to take the pain away, but can't. I guess it's like Rhonda Smits told me when Shelley died..."I felt every pain of her coming into the world and now I feel every pain with her leaving my world"...I guess that's true and until we've experienced something like this we will never know the true pain. I miss Sarah...but I miss you, Mike, Katie and Morgan as well. Call me....when your ready. ~Patra~
April Gladish
December 25, 2005
Hello!! Today is Christmas day!! and it is Sarah's first christmas in heaven... she is probably having fun with any of her friends or family members that have passed away also... at christmnas time she is considered an angel to us because she was such a wonderful person... she was never afraid of anything... now she is looking over us.. each and every day.... i just wanted to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! i miss her as much as anybody does even though i didnt know her!!
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH NICOLE EDWARDS!!
4 MONTH ANNIVERSARY TOMORROW @ 7:30 AM!! RIP!! :(:(:(
xoxoxoxoxoxo
april gladish
Karen Jenkins
December 17, 2005
May God bless and comfort you always
on the death of your precious
Sarah. We walk a long, hard road
and it is never-ending. I can
tell you one thing I have learned -
to celebrate that my son, Geoff,
was here and that I treasured him
and adored him and that he loved
me. I have memories - yes, I wish
I had him here but that's not to
be. We WILL see our children again.
God bless you.
April Gladish
November 24, 2005
hey there!! just wanted to say that I am still so sad and sorry about what happened to your oldest daughter...whatever happens we know she is up there looking down on us to make sure we are having a good day....no day will be good especially since she is not here....have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
i'm sorry for your lose and i still think about what happened each and every day!!
Dan, Betty & Sarah
November 19, 2005
Dear Regina & Family,
Hi! Just a note to say our hearts go out to you in the loss of your sweet Sarah.
If you would like to add Sarah's picture to the TCF candle lighting slide show please mail or scan a picture A.S.A.P. to our e-mail. We hope to see you at the candle lighting held on December 3rd at the First Christian Church of Atlanta.
We're wishing you gentle days and comforting memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and give you strength and guidance.
Love and Hugs,
Jane Throckmorton
November 10, 2005
May God give you comfort until you are rejoined with your precious daughter Sarah in heaven. Evan's Mama, Jane www.ourchurch.com/member/c/celebrat
e_evan
Donna Roberts
November 1, 2005
Regina,Mike,Katie and Morgan,
I am writing to you from my family to yours in hopes to lift your spirits alittle. Thanks to your beautiful daughter Sarah that we all miss so much my daugther Jordan Holden got saved at Sarah's memeorial because she wants to be the kind of person Sarah was and still is in her after life. Regina I met your family through the Middle School when Jordan was in the 6th grade. Jordan fell in love with you and your family and after meeting all you guys who could not love you. There is not a day that goes by that we do not think of Sarah and your family. Jordan wears her Cheerleading Sarah shirt with great pride and she worries about you so much. We have not been to see you yet because I am so afraid that I would not be strong enough to give you encouragement we have went by and visited Sarah's grave and we are going to come visit you soon. Please know that we love you and your faimly so much and we pray every day for the days to become eaiser on you and your family. If you need anything you know you can reach me on the beep-beep. With all our love, Donna Roberts and Jordan Holden
Lauren Laughridge
October 31, 2005
Your in my prayers, your missed by many Sarah!!!
Pat Davis
October 19, 2005
Regina, Mike, Katie and Morgan,
Sitting here reading the entries in the guest book--what a wonderful testimonial to the life of Sarah. She had touched so many people, young and old in her too short life. You continue to be in my prayers.
love, Pat
Sylvia Tate
October 19, 2005
Regina,Mike, Katie, Morgan,
Words cannot express the way I feel. I didn't find out about Sara until after her funeral. I am so sorry I didn't get to come to anything. She was a wonderful young lady. I will never forget the hugs Sara and Katie gave me every day at East Clayton. Regina I'm at home recovering from shoulder surgery right now and if I can do anything for ya'll let me know. You are in our prayers daily.
I Love all of you,
Sylvia
Linda Christenson
October 19, 2005
Dear Regina, It was so good to get to see you and talk to you last Friday. I was half-way across the world with my daughter,Sarah, when we heard that you had lost your sweet angel, and our hearts ached for your entire family as well as for the Luella family. You have always been such an important influence in the lives of so many children and their parents. You were always the heart and spirit of the Lions fans--and always a positive supporter--and it was so good to see you in the stands again. My Sarah and I want to share with you what happened the next day. Your sweet little girl continues to touch the hearts of those who love her,even today. Because we were unable to attend the memorial service and funeral for Sarah, it was so important for my daughter to visit her at the cemetary. It was her time to grieve and say "goodbye" to Sarah in her own way. Shortly after we left the cemetary,a song that has been our favorite for the last year and a half came on the radio. It was the one we always listened to on the many trips to cheerleading practice and roadtrips to competitions.I have never heard it played on the radio--only on her cd--not listed,and at the very end of the cd after all the listed songs played. Everytime I heard it, I would cry because it was so beautiful and so sad. The song is called SARAH. It was such an emotional moment--one that my daughter felt was a gift from your daughter--to say that she knew we were there with her. When the song ended and before we could dry those tears it brought--the next song began without a pause--I'M ALLRIGHT...IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY, NOT A CLOUD IN SIGHT, AND I'M DOING ALLRIGHT. Wow! We had to pull off the road and just sat and cried for a few minutes afterward. It was truly an awesome feeling--and my Sarah said she felt that your Sarah had just told her not to worry-that she is safe and happy and at peace. She is still taking care of those who love her and comforting them--just as you have always done for others. You are an inspiration to all mothers and we love you and your family so much. May the pain and sadness you feel now someday be lifted --and the smile and laughter return to your life once again. Love, Linda Christenson
debbie bennett
October 18, 2005
regina mike katie and morgan your aunt deb loves ya very much. i can't hardly get you on the phone, but crystal told me about this e-mail that you get to read everyday. their is not a day that goes by that i am not thinking about all of you. i know that words cannot help you, i just want all of you to know that i love ya very much.
Kerrie Ward
October 18, 2005
Dear Regina, Mike, Katie & Morgan,
Each of you are such a special person. You were special to Sarah, and you are special to everyone of us as we see you as she did. Regina, you inspire me... you are the mother I will always strive to be. To instill such a confidence and sweetness in my children as you have in all of yours would be the greatest blessing I could have. Mike, you have such a balance of love and authority of a father that everyone around you can see. It is evident in the three girls you have helped Regina raise. Katie... strong, beautiful Katie - you are the foundation that Sarah and Morgan used to "spring board" all their dreams from. Always loving and supporting as a sister should be - what a wonderful role model for the young women who are blessed to know you. Sweet Morgan, with those quick blue eyes and dimples for days - you are such a simple joy for everyone who knows you.
Each of you are so special, just as Sarah was - because she was a reflection of those around her. I think about each one of you every day, pray for you every day, and I ask God to help you through each day until you are with Sarah again. I will always feel an emptiness in my heart for Sarah as I know you will also - but I will also feel the warmth of her love and how she loved you, her family and each of her friends - totally, completely, and with a passion unlike any other young woman I have ever known.
Please know that she has touched my life and the life of my family as each of you have. We have not forgotton her and we won't forget you either.
All my love,
Sarah Christenson
October 15, 2005
Dear Edwards Family,
I can not express how sorry I was to hear about our loss of Sarah. I was blessed to know her for two years. She had such a bright and uplifting soul. She was loved by many, and will never be forgotten. I know this is a hard time in your lives now, but put your faith in God now, and know that she is in a better place, and is and will be always smileing down on us. Ms. Regina, keep your head up high, you are one of the best mothers I have ever met. You have a presence about you, that everyone wants and envies. Katie, I know this is hard for you, but stay strong for Morgan, and your Mom. Sarah loves you very much, and I know the times you shared with her will never be forgotten. Keep your head up, and stay strong. I know I am further away now, but if you need anything please let me know. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, and may Sarah shine down on us all.
Jan Shepherd
October 14, 2005
Regina, I want you to know that I am here for you when ever you need me. God blessed a special lady with amazing and loveable daughter. Even though we do not understand why He took her from us at such a young age. You should rest assured that Sarah touched more lives in her short time on earth than many people will that live to be older. I know she truely had an impack on my life. To see her smile when she saw you coming in the room, the look on her face when Morgan was doing her (x-rated) dancing (how proud she was of that little Morgan, the way she would laugh when we would tease her that Katie would be the one taking care of you and Mike and when Mike walked into the area she appeared to feel safe. Her daddy would take care of somethings. Regina you family is such a wonderful family I cannot express in words how much you guys mean to me. Love you then and love you Big Now.
Jan Shepherd
October 14, 2005
Morgan, I know this has been hard on you, but I do know that in time things will start to get a little better. Sarah will always be around you in everything you do. You were so special to her. Remember the first year at LHS and you would go on the mats and dance? Sarah would always have this special smile on her face to indicate that is my "Baby Sister" and look at her go. When things get where you do not think you can take any more, try to remember some of the really good times you guys had together. Morgan, Katie is your older sister and she has been really stong through out everything that is going on. Look to Katie for she loves you and she needs you. Whether she tells you are not. Love your family because you have a wonderful loving family.
Love you and remember I will be here for you.
Ms. Shepherd
Jan Shepherd
October 14, 2005
Katie, the first thing I would like for you to know is that I love you dearly. You have been a strong young lady through this horrible ordeal. To lose a silbing is extremely difficult. I do know this. It is okay to cry because you miss Sarah. But try to remember there were more laughters with you two then tears. Katie, Sarah loved you unconditionally she was always so proud of everything you did. Even though she is gone physically she will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Please remember that you are Morgan's older sister and she will be looking to you for guidance and support when you least expect her to. The only advise I could like to give you is to pray to God for strength and understand and surround yourself with "good" people. The relationship you and Sarah had was something you can cherrish for the rest of your life.
I am not a writer and surely not a good speller.
Love you Big and I mean really BIG
Mrs. Shepherd
Jurie Joyner
October 1, 2005
I love you Sarah~The Joyner's
Carna Joyner
October 1, 2005
Dear Regina, Mike, Katie, Morgan,
My heart hurts with so much sorrow for your family. Sarah will forever be remebered in our family. Sarah's energy and charm was evident from the first time we met her at the ball field last year. She was sitting on the bleacher watching the girls practice at Alexander Park. She saw me with Jackson who was just 3/4 months old at the time. She was so kind and caring towards him. I knew right away that she enjoyed children.
She was a perfect role model for Jurie. I can still picture her laughing and playing with my kids at the pool. Thank you for sharing her into our lives.
I think about you, Regina, everyday.... I hurt for you and your family. It brings back so many memories when I lost my father. I know it does not compare. But it hurts to think about what you must be going through and how that hurt is amplified by the lost of a child.
I am also very proud of you and your family's courage. I hope that you will have some peace. We pray for you all. We love you.
The Joyner Family
Carna, Jason, Jurie, Jett, Jackson
Heather Howell
September 29, 2005
Mrs.Regina, Katie, and Morgan,
I didn't know Sarah that well but obviously she was one of the greatest people anyone has ever met. I think about you all every day and when we had to write a report at school about our hero I chose Sarah. She is everything I hope to be and we are always there for ya'll if you need anything!!!!
Lots of love,
Heather and Tammy Howell
Linda Gastauer
September 29, 2005
Regina and Katie,
I feel the need to direct this memory with the two of you because of the direct contact that you and Sarah have had with my daughter, Alexin Boyd. The first time I heard about Sarah was when Alexin was trying out for the LMS cheerleading team 3 1/2 years ago. The two names that she kept mentioning were Sarah and Jessica. The kindness that they shared was something that you just don't see every day. They gave Alexin the confidence that she needed to help her make the 2002-2003 LMS team. And then, the next year (2003-2004) Alexin had the honor of cheering with Katie. To hear her talk about the kindness, and bubbling personality of Katie,as well, made it evident that the love you & your family share is contagious! The reason that is so obvious Regina, is because of you! The love that you share with each and every one of the students at LMS and LHS is shown by what you do with them, and the way it shines through your girls!
Thanks for the life of Sarah that will live forever, and for you sharing love and life through your girls.
Michelle Phelps
September 28, 2005
Regina and Mike,
I don’t even know how to begin to tell you how sorry we are. I pray that you will one day find comfort in the fact that you both created such an unbelievably awesome human being. You both have dedicated your lives to those girls and it shows by the light that shines from each of them.
My family and I only knew Sarah for a short time, but she touched our lives and hearts in a way that we will never forget. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts that you allowed her to spend time with our family and for letting us know her. We will always consider that an honor.
The effect she had on my girls was a blessing we’ll never forget. Reading over these beautiful words about Sarah just confirms what we already knew: To know Sarah was to love Sarah. She is a light that will shine forever. Very rarely do we meet someone that has a lifetime effect on us. Sarah was that for everyone she was around. She adapted to everyone and made them feel special. From my kitchen as I’m leaving for work, I can still see her in the living room with Madi jumping up and down playing the guitar while Madi sings into a microphone as the radio is blasting. I can see us curled up on my couch scared to death watching scary movies and laughing after we screamed to the top of our lungs. I can see her with my Morgan, teaching her how to be a respectable and outgoing young woman. She is so special to each of us.
My girls tell me that their hearts are broken. I tell them that I understand, but I tell them that we are the lucky ones. I tell them that we got to know her and share in her life. I tell them that we should be happy that we were so lucky. I tell them that my heart is broken for those that didn’t know her. Those are the people that I feel for. Those are the people that my heart is broken for.
We love your family and are praying for you constantly. Only He has the power to heal your heart and I pray for Him to give you strength. I’ve wanted to call you every day just to tell you that we love you. Please know that we care and are thinking of you all.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO.
The Phelps Family
Todd, Michelle, Morgan and Madison
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