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SARA ASHWORTH QUALLS

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Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

5668 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee

SARA QUALLS Obituary

Sara Ashworth Qualls died Sunday, January 17, 2010 from complications of ALS. She was Manager of Telecommunications for Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals until her retirement. She was a member of numerous Telecommunication groups and was the founder of the National Startel Users Group. After retirement she became an independent Telecommunications Consultant. “She was a member of the Josephine Circle, which provides non-interest loans to applicants of higher education and scholarships to high school seniors entering the field of health science. She was also a member of Tiara Tea Society, which provides healthcare to at least one little girl a year and Carnival Memphis which supports various childrens charities in the Memphis area. She was a member of the Grand Krewe of Ramet, Grand Krewe of Luxor and a former Carnival Krewe Queen. She was the daughter of the late Howard Lee Ashworth. She leaves behind her mother Viola Ashworth, her children Teresa and Ric Taylor, Trey Bruce, Phillip and Cindy Qualls, and Alison and Rick Lyon, her sisters Mary Kalmanson and Linda Barton, nine grandchildren, a great- grandchild and long time companion, William J. Britton. A special thanks to her Circle of Friends and Secret Pal group for their love and support during her illness. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 19 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with graveside services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 20 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation or any of her charities in lieu of flowers. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for SARA QUALLS

16 Entries

Margaret (White) Guess

January 28, 2010

To all of Sara's family. Don & I loved her dearly. She sang at our wedding 8/21/1956 & came to our 50th anniv. We did not know she was ill or we would have gone to see her. I am in a cast with a broken bone in my foot & am not able to get out or we would have been there. I feel like I've lost a sister. We both lived on Kent St. back in the early 50's.

Sue McIntyre

January 20, 2010

Listening to the reading of the poem today by Ric, I am so glad i was a part of the dash in her life. I loved Sara. Dick and I will miss her dearly. She has been a part of my life for years.

liz suarez

January 19, 2010

Trey,,,So sorry to hear of this tonight....I wish I had known earlier to have been there for you ...I will try and be there tomorrow for you ...Love and prayers to you and your family,,Liz Suarez

Lady Dell Martin

January 19, 2010

Aunt Viola, Mary Fanchyon and Linda - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Louis Qualls

January 19, 2010

Dear Trey, Teresa, Phillip and Alison,
I love you all. Many of my earliest memories include you and Aunt Sara. I always recall her as beauty, gentleness and grace, but of course she was determination and strength as well. What a wonderful lady and what an interesting life. There isn’t much I could say to comfort you but I will make this observation. She was first and foremost a noble mother and the protector of her brood. She looked over you, guided you and yet let you live and grow. And her legacy is reflected in your countenance. You are all such great and wonderful people. By looking at you, people will see her handiwork. You are the ultimate compliment to her and the complete fulfillment of all her hopes and dreams. What a wonderful life.
Love always,
Louis

Ike and Carolyn

January 19, 2010

We are deeply saddened by your loss. May the memories of a life well lived comfort you and may God give your family the strength to face this difficult time.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

January 19, 2010

To Dear Mrs Ashworth and the family of Sara Ellen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Steadman Johnson and Family

Sandra Hurley

January 18, 2010

Sara was truly a gracious and lovely southern lady. She mentored many of us during Carnival within the Krewe of Ennead. She was a "special person" to all who knew and loved her. She will be missed.

Venita Wilson-Hailey

January 18, 2010

Ms Sara was one of my neighborhood moms growing up. She always had a soft spoken voice and was a very special lady to all us in the neighborhood. She will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. And Ms Sara - God has a very special seat waiting on you up in heaven!

Catherine Brooks

January 18, 2010

Sara was a very special person to me and I will miss her very much. She was a wonderful role model for me and many others. She was one of the most beautiful people I have ever known.

DeAnne Gammon

January 18, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your sweet Sara. She was such a wonderful person, dear friend, and a very important part of the Carnival Memphis "family." She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

-The Royal Society of Queen Bees

January 18, 2010

Condolences from the Krewemen of Osiris

Gwen Smith

January 18, 2010

Sara was a dear friend and a classy lady.
I will miss her more than I can say.
I loved her very much.
Gwen Smith

January 18, 2010

Sara was a dear friend and a classy lady.
I will miss her more than I can say.
I loved her very much.
Gwen Smith

Adrienne Oeding

January 18, 2010

To Viola and all the family...Our sincere sympathy and love..Sara Ellen was a lovely person and old friend and will be missed grreatly by all. Adrienne

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemeteries & Cemeteries

January 18, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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