Sara-Folis-Obituary

Dr. Sara Louise Gillespie Folis

Memphis, Tennessee

May 4, 1927 – Oct 8, 2015

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BORN
May 4, 1927
DIED
October 8, 2015
LOCATION
Memphis, Tennessee

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Dr. Sara Louise Gillespie FolisMemphis, TNDr. Sara Louise Gillespie Folis, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Folis, her brother, William P. Gillespie, and her sister, Jean Ellen Shemwell. Dr. Folis is survived by her brother, Captain...

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The Alpha Sigma Chapter Of DKG will keep her light burning!

I was so blessed as a teacher to know Dr. Folis. Her devotion to educational programs and the encouragement she provided were priceless to those of us who were fortunate to enough to work for her at SCS.

Sara was a great champion of both the arts and education, and we were lucky to have her support at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. She will be missed.

Sara was a fine, gracious lady and a hardworking volunteer. She was admired by many and will be greatly missed.

Dr. Folis was such an inspiration and help to me as a new teacher many years ago. I valued her advice. She was such an exemplary model for all teachers and I held her in high esteem. She was so kind. Please accept my condolences on your loss. She will be missed.

Dr. Folis was a remarkable lady. She will be greatly missed.

I will always love and remember you!
Thank You so much for not only the childhood memories but the memories I cherish now. I will always hold you in my heart. Love you,

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.