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Sarah Porterfield Obituary
Sarah passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her home.
She is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Vincent Fuselli; her maternal grandfather, Dr. Robert Moersch; and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Rose Fuselli.
Mrs. Porterfield graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2001 with a bachelor's degree, and in 2003 earned her master's degree in English Literature. A few years later in 2007, she had the opportunity to work at her Alma Mater as a professor of English Literature. She especially enjoyed the works of Edgar Alan Poe, and her specialty was Southern Literature. Sarah was known as a very dedicated teacher and cared deeply for her students, willing to work tirelessly for their success. She was a member of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville and was loved by all who knew her. She will be truly missed.
Survivors include her loving husband, Bentley Porterfield; son, Jonathon Moersch Porterfield; mother, Dr. Barbara Moersch; grandmother, Marion C. Moersch; brothers, Joseph Fredrick Fuselli and his wife, Sarah Jeanette David of Mobile, Michael Peter Fuselli and his wife, Rachel Marie Ford of Fenton, MI, and Stephen Anthony Fuselli of Columbia, MO; cousins, Robert C. Calin, William A. Fielding, Joel T. Fielding, and Jessica Wiley; aunt, Jacqueline Fielding and her husband, Dr. William T. Fielding; and uncle, Fredrick Paul Moersch and his wife, Pamela.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Fredrick Fuselli, Michael Peter Fuselli, Stephen Anthony Fuselli, Robert Charles Calin, William Alan Fielding, Joel Thomas Fielding, and James Warren Porterfield. Honorary pallbearer will be Frank H. Mosely.
The family requests donations be made to Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 400 Chinabee Avenue, Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256-435-9271).
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.klbrownfuneralhome.com.
K.L. Brown Funeral Home
322 Nisbet Street NW
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-435-7042
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Porterfield
6 Entries
Ian Lee
August 16, 2020
Sarah was the kindest professor I have had at JSU. I was in her last class before the pandemic hit. The university has lost an extremely sweet and talented person. She will be missed.
Kathryn Elkins
July 11, 2020
Sarah was such a gentle soul who exuded kindness, generosity, and compassion. It was a delight to work with her.
Robert Felgar
July 10, 2020
I will always remember Sarah as one of the most dedicated teachers I have ever known. She also went to great lengths to ensure that the writing clinic ran smoothly and effectively.
She was collegial, kind, thoughtful, and empathetic.
She won't be forgotten.
Michael
July 10, 2020
Sarah was one of the most brilliant, influential, kind professors I met at Jacksonville State University. She gave me an opportunity to work in the Writing Clinic, where I learned so much through gaining her friendship, listening to her stories, & watching her patience & thoughtfulness when working with students. Though she may not have known it, she taught me what it meant to be a good professor. She invested in her students & sacrificed so much of her own time into making sure they had every opportunity to understand. May we take her lead & pick up the slack & devote as much of our time & energy into students as she did.
Mark Norman
July 9, 2020
I am so very sorry for Your loss of Sara...Prayers for peace & comfort!!
Daniel Moore
July 9, 2020
In visions of the dark night
I have dreamed of joy departed
But a waking dream of life and light
Hath left me broken-hearted.
- Edgar Allan Poe
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