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1933
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2024
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Saroj Kapadia Obituary
Saroj Kapadia, age 91 of Murfreesboro died Monday August 5, 2024. She was a native of India was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Lawrence and Alice Lawrence; her husband Ronald Rustam Kapadia, and daughter Shahnaz Kapadia Al-Hajiet.
Mrs. Kapadia was a Teacher at Woodstock School Mussoorie, UK, India, where she taught Hindi for over 30 years and also functioned as a surrogate mother to many of kids living in boarding. She ended the last 10 years of her career working in the Woodstock alumni office. Saroj was a lifelong educator and was heavily involved in the startup of Kaplani School, a small village school that has since blossomed into a class 6-12 school. She also spent much of her free time teaching life skills to local village women. One of her other passions was knitting caps, sweaters, and scarfs for under privileged children. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Kapadia was a member of The Church of North India and regularly attended Trinity United Methodist Church once she moved to the US to live with her son.
She is survived by her son, Fali Kapadia; grandchildren, Nigel S. Kapadia, Seth W. Kapadia, Anand R. Kapadia; great-grandchildren, Kamryn, Dani, Dylan, River.
In lieu if flowers we are asking that memorial and honorary gifts be donated in support of Kaplani School; a school near Saroj’s long time home in Mussoorie, India. A school whose very existence is profoundly linked to Saroj’s vision and love. They can be directed to Timberline Foundation, Box 30, Driggs, ID 83822, with “Saroj’s Memorial Fund” indicated on the memo line; or using the Kaplani School links at:
https://timberlinefoundation.org/timberline-foundation-2/what-were-doing/mgvss-kaplani-school/
or
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=US6S8QMNE363Y
Celebration of Life Service for Saroj will be held on Friday, August 23 @ 5 PM at Trinity Methodist Church, 2303 Jones Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN. Reception and visitation following service.. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of cremation arrangements www.woodfinchapel.com
Memories and Condolences
for Saroj Kapadia
14 Entries
Kerm Gingerich
August 28, 2024
What a lovely lady indeed. She certainly added much to my years at Woodstock School. So many times we were guests in her home as well.
Beth McDaniel
August 28, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful lady. I got to know her St. Clair Senior Center. She will be missed.
Vinita Sundaram
August 21, 2024
Fond memories of precious moments of laughter and happiness with Saroj aunty, Ronnie uncle and Shahnaz! You will always be remembered with love.
Glenn Conrad
August 21, 2024
Integrity, responsibility, civic concern, faithfulness, compassionate intelligence, industry, and warmth are just a few of the phrases that spring to mind when I consider how to convey my admiration for this remarkable person.
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CHERYL MONTOYA
August 19, 2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Fali, so sorry for your loss.
Bil Palme
August 15, 2024
She was a. Great lady A big heart and always with a smile on her fase.She will be missed Such an angel So sorry for your loss. Love you all
Mark James
August 14, 2024
What a powerful woman who taught her family, friends and co-workers so many things about life and loveYou will be missed! Saroj and Ronnie were my rocks while I attended Woodstock. God’s speed❤
Gene Howard
August 14, 2024
Saroj Kapadia was a gracious warm light in the world with a wonderful smile.
Renee Adams
August 14, 2024
Saroj is a woman who made a huge impact on those who were blessed by being around her. She had an amazing energy that drew people in and caused you to want to spend time with her and learn from her wealth of wisdom. Many young ladies in India lives were transformed due to her unselfish desire to help them know a different way of living. I have no doubt that some of those ladies will continue what Saroj started for generations to come. She will be missed by all who loved and respected her. My prayers are with the Kapadia family during this time of mourning and also celebrating her life well lived.
Pankaj Singh
August 13, 2024
Dear Saroj Aunty, I first met you when I was six on my first day at Woodstock - and instantly felt your warmth as you comforted me with a hug and introduced me to your family, especially Shahnaz my first friend at school.
Throughout my 12 years at Woodstock you were my mother in Mussoorie, a mountain of a person in so many ways and the embodiment of true human values that shaped the lives of everyone you touched.
Although you now rest is peace, your memory will live on forever. With so much love, Pankaj ‘79
Jayesh Patel
August 13, 2024
I never met Motiba Kapadia, but having read about the support she gave to others in their young lives is enough for me to say, it would have been an honor to have known her. My wife Carrie and I went to college at MTSU where we met Fali and have known him for long time. He has so many traits like his mother and he has always been our big brother. Our hearts reach out to you, Fali and your wonderful family. Your mother is now enjoying her new life with The Lord.
Lori Gibson
August 13, 2024
Praying for the Kapadia family during this most difficult time
Nathan Taylor
August 13, 2024
Saroj was a huge positive influence on me in high school.
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Aug
23
Celebration of Life
5:00 p.m.
Trinity Methodist Church
2303 Jones Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
Funeral services provided by:
Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro1488 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130