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Sabina Bernardi Obituary

BERNARDI Sabina, born Sept. 12, 1934, of Lexington, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her son, Mark Bernardi, in 2015, birth father, Ralph Thompson, parents, James and Maggie Noble, and former husband, Ray Bernardi. She is survived by son John Bernardi daughter Lisa (Eric) Lancaster, grandson Chris (Kelli) Nowlin, great-grandson Axle Nowlin, all of Lexington, KY; daughter-in-law Kelley Bernardi, grandson Hunter Bernardi, of St. Louis, MO; beloved sister Margaret Olinger, Steve (Norma) Bernardi, of McAlester, OK; Barbara Bernardi, loved nieces and nephews, dear friends Tom Young, Russ Hauver and many others. She is much loved and will be very missed.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jun. 25, 2017.

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San Dee Crabtree

June 19, 2020

I never heard when she died and this is a sad day. She was a great friend and we met in a support group years ago and a small group of us remained close for years. I sadly moved away and lost contact with everyone. Sorry for the family and their loss. She was one of a kind and a dear person in my life, I loved her. Blondie Crabtree

Chris Doore-Taylor

March 14, 2018

Mrs Bernardi was my German teacher back in the 80's in Mascoutah IL. She was a huge influence on me. I am looking at a career change to teaching and was remembering what an influence she was for me. She had a big heart and loved teaching. I am saddened and the world is that she is not longer here with us. My condolences to her family.

Jason Kelley

December 26, 2017

Sabina was my German teacher at Lafayette High School and a great mentor to me. She was a fantastic educator who really brought out the best in her students and taught us to think critically about language and culture. In my senior year, during a time that was fraught with my own personal difficulties, Sabina encouraged me to participate in an international exchange program, which quite literally changed my life, and for that I will be forever thankful to her. I was very sorry to hear of her recent passing and hope that her memory will continue to live on in the numerous students whose lives she touched.

Mark Russell

September 24, 2017

I had the opportunity to study with Sabina at U.K., where her love of German language and culture was evident. Always willing to help others, Sabina was both genuine and sincere. May she Rest In Peace.

Annette Haas

June 26, 2017

My sincere condolences. Lisa and I attended Worden High School together. I remember her entire family as kind and loving people. I have always remembered a conversation with her mother about a house is a house but a home is being with the people you love. May she Rest In Peace.

Kelley Bernardi

June 26, 2017

Sabina was the model for what a mother-in-law should be. She was always supportive, kind, understanding, and generous. I felt like a daughter to her, not a daughter-in-law. She was in my life for 25 years, 26 when you count the time I dated her son, Mark. I will miss her warm smile, infectious laugh, and good heart. I love you, Sabina.

San Dee Crabtree

June 25, 2017

Sabrina was a dear old friend. I had lived in many states and lost contact. Another mutual old friend had contacted me and we both wondered about Sabrina and were unsure how to find her. My heart goes out to her family and so sorry we never reconnected.

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