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.Ellen you’re in my prayers. Connie Garrett-Lanier.
Connie Garrett-Lanier
June 17, 2025 | Detroit, MI | Family
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Sarah Ellen Stigall
Jul 8, 1922 - Jun 6, 2025
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Ellen, We are all so sorry to hear of Aunt Sarah Ellen's passing. You are in our prayers.
Sarah Elizabeth Simpson-Pitchford
June 12, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | Family
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Words cannot describe the void this remarkable woman leaves on so many of us. Sarah essentially helped raise me and many of my aunts, uncle, and cousins. (And I think she was the only one that could keep Perry Pushell in line.) She was an incredible magician in the kitchen. I cannot think of homemade parker house rolls or homemade chocolate cake without thinking of Sarah. Hers were the best -- no one could do it better. (I've tried ... but failed) Her hugs were like a warm blanket. I...
Derrick Blevins
June 10, 2025 | Lexington, KY
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I loved Sarah with all my heart. With her wisdom and kindness, she was a guiding light for me when I was younger. Sarah was special in so many ways and I am blessed to have known her. She will be greatly missed, but forever cherished. My sincere condolences to Ellen and the rest of the family.
David Pushell
June 10, 2025 | Friend
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Loved her dearly. She made me cornbread in a restaurant in Louisville when Mama would go to see her. Ellen we love you and Joe. Some of us will always be there for you when you need us. That's a promise. Dianne Miller Andrew 502 295 9239.
Dianne Miller Andrew
June 10, 2025 | Family
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Ellen you are in our prayers
Edward and Betty B Cook
Betty B Cook
June 09, 2025 | Somerset, KY | Friend
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Dear Ellen and family, we are sorry for the loss of sweet Sarah. She was a wonderful friend, mentor, and the best cook ever. We were so blessed to have her in our lives and will cherish our many great memories with her. With love, Richard and Teri Pushell
Richard and Teri Pushell
June 09, 2025 | KY
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Ellen & family so sorry to hear of Miss Sarah's passing. What a long life she had and a very sweet family. I think of her and the family often.
Linda & Lester Surber
June 07, 2025 | Eubank, KY | Friend
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I was sorry to hear about the passing of Ms Sarah Ellen. I've known her all of my life and she was one of the maids of honor in my mom's wedding. She will certainly be missed. To the family I extend my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Marcia Cunningham Masterson
Marcia Masterson
June 07, 2025 | Lexington, KY | Friend
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Obituary
Sarah's Obituary
Sarah Ellen Stigall, age 102 of Somerset, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her residence. Sarah was born on July 8, 1922 in Somerset, the daughter of Perk McDowell and Ella Jasper McDowell. Sarah embraced the role of Homemaker, Mother and Grandmother. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the South Maple Street First Baptist Church where she remained an active member and faithful servant as long as she was able to attend.
Survivors include her daughter, S. Ellen Perkins who has lovingly cared for her; four grandchildren, Mark Coleman, Nicole Maupin (Nigel), Jeffrey Perkins, and Cody Stigall (Deonte Jones); five great grandchildren, Rekenya Conner (Caleb), Makinsey Perkins, Kendall Maupin, Colton Jones and Dalton Jones; one great-great grandchild, Erin Stampley; extended family members, church family and neighbors who are saddened by her passing.
In addition to her parents, Perk and Ella McDowell, Sarah was preceded in death by her son, Wells Walter Stigall; her daughter, Priscilla Maria Stigall; her granddaughter, Patty Perkins, and her son-in-law, Jeff Perkins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 11:00 am -12:00 noon at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm on Tuesday at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Rev. James Bartleson officiating. Burial will be at the Stanford Pike Cemetery in Somerset.
The family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to Hospice of Lake Cumberland for their wonderful care, and to thank her caregiver, Ashley Greene…. Ashley you and “MeMe” just clicked and she loved you. Thank you!
Pallbearers will be David Townsend, Johnny Perkins, Dwight Perkins, James Coffey, Mitch Gaines and Tim Ham.
You are welcome to view the obituary and offer condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ms. Sarah Ellen Stigall.
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