Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Sara Townsley Obituary
1953-2021
Sara Katharine Townsley, age 67 of Meadows Place, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Sara graduated from Meadowdale High School, Sinclair Community College and Wright State University all of Dayton, Ohio. She taught in Houston Independent School District for 32 years and was a positive influence on many students and co-workers. Sara retired in 2011. She is survived by her daughter: Elizabeth Jane Milder of Meadows Place, Texas, mother: Janey Penwell Townsley of Dayton, Ohio, brothers: Bruce (Joanne Karpinen) Townsley of East Lansing, Michigan and Jonathan (Rie) Townsley of Kailua, Hawaii, niece: Christina (Chad) Layton of Mason, Ohio, grandnephews: Carter, CJ & Cashton Layton, nephew: Eric (Joel Schmittz) Townsley of Atlanta, Georgia, canine companion Jack, and other relatives and friends. Sara was preceded in death by her father: Hugh Arthur Townsley. Sara's ashes will be spread in David's Cemetery of Dayton, Ohio in a private ceremony. Please visit the memorial website to leave a tribute to Sara (https://www.forevermissed.com/sara-katharine-townsley/about). If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Promise in Fort Bend County at https://familypromise.org/donate/. Family Promise helps children and their families that are going through homelessness.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sara Townsley
Sponsored by Claire Brothers Funeral Home - Houston.
2 Entries
JoAnn Williams
February 27, 2021
Janey and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sara was such a bright light and a very special person. You are in my prayers.
JoAnn Williams and family
Nathan Schwartz
February 26, 2021
My deepest condolences to my old friend Jon and the rest of the Townsley family. You're in my prayers.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Sara Townsley's name
Memorial Events
for Sara Townsley
Funeral services provided by:
Claire Brothers Funeral Home - Houston7901 Hillcroft Street, Houston, TX 77081
How to support Sara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sara Townsley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
