Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Mar 14, 1933 – Aug 5, 2024
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
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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.
Kerm Gingerich
August 28, 2024 | Hesston, KS | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful lady. I got to know her St. Clair Senior Center. She will be missed.
Beth McDaniel
August 28, 2024 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Fond memories of precious moments of laughter and happiness with Saroj aunty, Ronnie uncle and Shahnaz! You will always be remembered with love.
Vinita Sundaram
August 21, 2024 | Saskatoon, SK | Family
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.
Glenn Conrad
August 21, 2024 | Tetonia, ID
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Fali, so sorry for your loss.
CHERYL MONTOYA
August 19, 2024 | SPRING HILL, TN | Coworker
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
Bil Palme
August 15, 2024 | Friend
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❤
Mark James
August 14, 2024 | La Quinta, CA | Friend
Saroj Kapadia was a gracious warm light in the world with a wonderful smile.
Gene Howard
August 14, 2024 | Charleston, SC | Student
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...
Renee Adams
August 14, 2024 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend