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Sarah Wilkinson Obituary
Cincinnati - Sarah Elizabeth Wilkinson, of Cincinnati, OH, died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Sarah had many friends who loved her for her wit, her intellect, and her compassion. A graduate of Northwestern University and Xavier University, Sarah taught Art History and English at Walnut Hills High School. She was predeceased by her father, Randolph N. Wilkinson, III. Sarah is survived by her loving mother, Penny Wilkinson, her step-father, Richard Boehning, her sister Katie Wilkinson Heekin (Shane) and their children Colin, Luke and Ryan Heekin, her brother Brad Wilkinson (Valerie) and their children Andrea, MacKenzie, and Leah Wilkinson, her aunt Linda Summer Stahl, her cousin Jim Stahl (Michele) and their children Cameron and Riley Stahl, her aunt Jane Wilkinson Spicer and her daughter Jenny Sams, her uncle Bill Summer and cousins Billy (Dom) and Stephen (Angela) Summer and her close friend Brian Sweeney. Sarah donated her body to medical science at the University of Cincinnati Medical School. Her favorite charity was WVXU public radio. Due to the pandemic a memorial service will be planned for a later date.
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Evan C
June 29, 2021
Sarah's sense of humor, sensibilities and intellect were a gift to us. I'm sorry we no longer have her with us. It is a true loss.
Danielle Pierre
September 9, 2020
I met Ms. Wilkinson in 2002 as I began my matriculation through Walnut Hills High School. I had her for 7th grade history, and then later went on to have her in 9th grade for World History. If any teacher exemplified “tough love”, she did. I strives to be a better student, and got over my fear of public speaking thanks to Ms. Wilkinson. I admired her extreme organization, passion for teaching, and genuine care about her students. Following graduating from Walnut Hills, I moved to Georgia for college. She was so happy and proud of me. We kept in touch while I was away and when I returned for visits, I made sure to reach out to her. My most recent memory of Ms. Wilkinson is our meet up at Joseph Beth Bookstore in Hyde Park for lunch. I go there now because of her. She will be missed dearly.
Andy J
August 8, 2020
I will miss Sarah.
Brian
August 2, 2020
Katie Heekin
July 31, 2020
I miss you. I love you.
Carl
July 30, 2020
I've known Sarah since she was 7. We road the bus together later we hung out in high school and then we briefly dated. In time Sarah became a part of my everyday life. We'd either meet at Starbucks or talk on the phone (especially during quarantine). I miss her. I love her. And I miss her some everyday.
Carole Bell
July 30, 2020
Sarah was my piano student for many years. I say “piano student“, but, she was also my good friend, up to her last days. I never had a student who played more beautifully, and with such expression. When she graduated from high school, she gave her full recital in my living room, for many people. I will never forget that that day, as well as the many times we shared a meal together, through the years. She will be with me, always.
carl myers
July 29, 2020
Sarah was part of my everyday life and her death stole many somethings from me. She was my closest friend and I love her still. When the sadness comes there isn't much I can do but acknowledge her importance in my life and then I try to remember all the good times we had....her laugh, smile, the way she listened to me and when needed, the good advice she gave me. To be sure, I'll always miss her as my life was better with her in it. God bless her. Carl Myers
Jane
July 29, 2020
During the time I knew Sarah she was always cheerful and walked fast with lots of energy early in the mornings and was a wonderful part of the morning dog walking pack at Stephan Field.
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