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Sarah Morton Obituary
A time to be born<$>.Sarah S. Morton of Ruckersville was born on July 26, 1948.
A time to love<$>.Sister Sarah leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Mary M. Morton. Sister Sarah was loved by many and to share her love she was blessed with six beautiful children, James K. Morton, Bruce E. Morton, Robert Morton, Cassandra Morton Baker, Steven L. Morton and Lawrence A. Morton; three daughters -in-law, Janice, Felicia Morton and Gracie Booker; one son-in-law, Wesley Baker; two daughters-in-law to be, Sarah Smith and Sandy Rhodes. " Ma-Ma" as the children called her leaves to cherish her memory, 16 grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, four great -grandchildren, three brothers, McKee Morton, Melvin Morton, and Michael Morton; a devoted surrogate sister, Rosa M. Carter; a sisterin-law, Carrie Morton; a special friend, Jeff; four nieces and four nephews; and many cousins and friends.
A time to serve<$>.Sister Sarah worked for the Greene County School Nutrition Program for 19 years. Prior to her work in the school system, she served many faces at the 29 Truckstop, Mt. Vernon and City Laundry.
Sister Sarah faithfully served at Bethany Baptist Church as an usher, missionary, and deaconess, but serving the Lord was always first.
A time to mourn<$>.Sister Sarah was preceded in death by her father, Robert Long and a sister, Mary Barbara Morton.
A time to die<$>..Sister Sarah went to be with the Lord Friday, June 5, 2006.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Bethany Baptist Church in Ruckersville.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, at Bethany Baptist Church.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Morton
Andi Blanton
June 1, 2019
Still remember what a special sweet lady Sarah was.
Darlene Early
June 14, 2006
Dear Family,
Please expect my condolences. You all are in my prayers. Ms. Morton was a wonderful person. She left us with great memories. May the good memories you shared with her bring you comfort in hard times.
Denise Carey
June 13, 2006
Dear Sandy and family,
My prayers are with you all. Patty meant a lot to me and I know that she is watching over us all. She was a very special lady. She would always call to check on me when I should have been calling her. Her faith was tremendous and I only wish that I could be half the christian that she was. I hope you know that I am here for you whenever you need me. I love you all. Love, Denise and Ashley Carey
Andi Blanton
June 10, 2006
Sandy and family,
Although this is a sad time for those of us left behind, we know that Patti is in her mansion with her Lord. Our prayers are with you and your family. May He hold you close and give you peace. We will remember and celebrate Patti's life. She was a very special lady.
With love,
Andi, Bob, Rick, Tad, Jennifer, Kevin, Abby and Noah
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Shawnita Carey
June 10, 2006
Sandy & Family,
I was sadden to hear the loss of your mother "patty". I will always remember her smile and her gentle spirit..she was a God fearing woman. She will be missed in the community & The Bethany Church Family. My prayers are with you in you time of need..God Bless
Denise Morris
June 9, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlene Faulkner
June 8, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Pat Sparks Fairfax
June 8, 2006
To the Morton Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Johnny Sparks is my brother.
God Bless You,
Pat Sparks Fairfax
Aubrey Collier
June 8, 2006
To Cassandra and the Morton Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sorrowful time.
Vanessa Ward (Snead)
June 8, 2006
To the Morton Family,
I am really sorry to hear about the loss of a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time. May God bless each and one of you.
Betty Collier--Repass
June 8, 2006
May the family find Strength in the Lord at this time. My prayers are with you.
Carolyn Brown-Lockhart
June 8, 2006
To Cassandra and The Morton Family,
I was sadden to hear of the passing of your mother. My prayers and thoughts will be you and your family. "Cast all your care up him; for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Michael & Doris Anthony
June 8, 2006
Sandy & Family,
May the Lord bless and keep you through this time of berevement.May you find comfort in knowing that Patti is in her NEW HOME singing and dancing. She was a woman of much faith and a woman that feared God. For Proverbs says "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." Patti was such a woman. May the Lord continue to bless and comfort you all.
Chandler
June 8, 2006
Sorry for your loss.
From the Chandler family.
Terri Evans
June 8, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Natasha,Saqoy,Lakeyaira Frye
June 8, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
GRACIE &RUSSELL BOOKER
June 8, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Patricia Carrubba
June 8, 2006
Dear Sandy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman. I will always remember her 50th birthday party at Heavenly Acres. She was well loved by all.
May your strong faith comfort you.
We are praying for you and your family.
Patty Carrubba and children, Kyle, Normajean, Fletcher and Schuyler Hultman
Tracie Williams
June 7, 2006
To the family,
I pray that God will sustain you as you pass through this valley.For the Word says, eye hath not seen,nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.And Patti has openly confessed her love for the Lord. May the memory of your daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, be as precious to you now as she was.
Natalie Shifflett
June 7, 2006
Sandy and all the family,
We had heavy hearts when we heard the sad news.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss Sarahs sweet smile and thoughtfulness-whenever she came in our church bldg at Bethel Bap.
sincerely,
Gary, Natalie LaVerne and Lauren Shifflett
Gracie @Russell Booker
June 7, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Sharon Dickerson-Jordan
June 7, 2006
May god be with you in your time of sorrow
SONJA JACKSON
June 7, 2006
OUR FAMILY SEND ALL OUR PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF PATTI, BUT SHE IS NOW WITH OUR LORD.
LOTS OF LOVE THOMAS,CLARA,SONJA,ADRIAN,LATEISHA,
DOMINIQUE, AND THE REST OF THE JACKSON FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU ALL.
Odessa Smith
June 7, 2006
To Sandy and family
Words cannot express how I feel about the loss of Patti. Patti is now in her heavenly home. I will truly miss her she was always on the job as usher. I could always count on her to be at the door when I was late, she never complained about me not being on time. The smile and the greeting she would give when you walked in the church will truly be missed. Please don't forget that I won't be taking any more rolls home unless you can make me some. If I can do any thing for you or the rest of the family give me a call.
Matt & Diane Bunyea
June 7, 2006
Sandy, Steve & family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the good memories of your mother comfort you at this difficult time. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting her, we've heard so many wonderful things about her. Knowing that she was a Christian and walked in the faith has to be a comfort to you as well.
Julie Thisdell
June 7, 2006
Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Sarah will be truly missed by many people. Every time I saw her I enjoyed sitting down to talk and laugh a while. I will miss that.
Willie & Brandon Frye
June 7, 2006
May your family continue to remember your mom as a lady who loved the Lord and lived the life loving and helping others. She was always doing the work of the Lord.You are in our prayers.
Willie, Brandon, Trish and William Frye
Janet Banks Frye
June 7, 2006
Patti was a very sweet and wonderful lady who loved the Lord. She was someone who put a smile on my face with words of encourgement and always reminding me as who God is.May you all continue to hold to Gods unchanging hands. You are in my prayers.
Chrstine Eppard
June 7, 2006
To the family, my deepest sympathy. Sarah was a true blessing to everyone she met. I met Sarah through her helping our church with our apple dumplings. To her granddughter, Kizzie (not sure of spelling) please know you have a special place in my heart as well, and I am praying for God to give you and your family strength through this loss. Glory be to God she is now resting in the arms of our Father!
Love and Prayers
Christine Eppard and family
The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home
June 7, 2006
Offering our deepest Condolences to the family at a difficult time
Andy Smith
June 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
DANIELLE CAREY-FERGUSON
June 7, 2006
Sandy and family,
We are all sadden by the lose of Patti. Words could not even explain how sorry we are. Patti was the nicest, honest, god fearing women I have ever known. She would do anything for anybody regardless of who you were. I can't believe that she is gone. But I know Patti is tired from dancing all around heaven for the last 2 days. She probably has on her dancing shoes and her legs are feeling good. I know she is sitting around talking and eating with the lord. She might even be making him some of those good rolls. And we all know how those rolls can bring a smile to your face. I guess Patti finally got her house. And I know it is better then any house she would have ever had here. From the bottom of our hearts we are sorry to hear about your loss. And if there is "anything" we can do please please please call us.
We love you and will miss you Patti.
Chastity Meade-Corbin
June 7, 2006
May God bless you and your family in time of sorrow. All of you are in my prayers as well as the prayers of my family. You are all loved by so many and so was your mama. If there is anything you need please let us know. Again may God bless you all because he has certainly blessed your mama with the gift of all of you, the blessing of knowing him as her Lord and Savior and now the homecoming to him.
James & Yolanda Jackson
June 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God comfort you and keep you.
Lisa, Chris,Justin ,Codey,And Aaron Martin
June 7, 2006
Sandy, Im so sorry for the lost of your mother.Sarah will be missed by so many.She was such a nice lady.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Thomas
June 7, 2006
Sandy and family-
May the love of the Lord be with you at this time and may you feel his hand of comfort.
Dawn Thomas and family
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