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Sarah Gorham Obituary
87, of Mesa, AZ went home to be with her Lord Jesus on April 19, 2011. Born April 21, 1923 in Murfreesboro, TN, she retired at age 82 from Tarbell Realty in Palm Desert, CA and moved to Mesa. She was preceded in death by husbands Hal Shipley and Paul Gorham, and brother Thomas Smotherman. She celebrated her 88th birthday with children Barbara Markoski (Jerry), Caroline McClure (John), Edward Shipley (Charlyn), grandchildren, great grandchildren, neighbors and friends. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 2130 E. University, Mesa, AZ on June 25 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, gifts to Trinity Baptist (Women's Ministries) would be gratefully accepted.
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