Sarah Jane Girma

Sarah and the children were some of my first volunteers when I became Activities Director at Heather Glen Assisted Living in Arden. I recently thought of them and looked for Sarah on Facebook, found her page, and sent a friend request before noticing the date of her last post. Then I found this obituary. She was a wonderful person who left a positive impact everywhere and with everyone. My deep and sincere sympathy to the family. Isaac and Zaana, you and your mom and dad were so special to...

There is an African proverb that says “it takes a village to raise a child” growing up we certainly had our village many of whom are here today. Through our mom's innate ability to form deep and lasting connections with everyone around her we found family wherever we ventured from schoolmates to neighbors to strangers on the street, her love knew no bounds. Being her children we have had the privilege to not only witness but experience such love and adoration which showed every single day....

Sarah, Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3 I love you and miss you.

I’m honored to have the opportunity to share a few words on behalf of the Metaferia family in honor of Sarah Girma.

HER LOVE

Sarah was one of the most beautiful people I have ever known, inside and out. There is a picture of her wearing a t-shirt that says, “Love Loud” and that, to me, describes Sarah to a tee, no pun intended.

Sarah loved so loud that you could hear and see her love through her infectious laughter and warm smile, so that you couldn’t help but...