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Sara B. Mallory
1940 - 2023
Sara B. Mallory
1940 - 2023
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Sara Mallory Obituary
Sara was born February 20, 1940 in Newberry, SC to Rev. C. Wilbur and Amelia Wideman Brockwell. Methodist pastoral ministry took the family to Madison, WI then back to Newberry, Greenwood, Columbia, and Greenville, SC during her pre-college years. She graduated from Columbia College of South Carolina and also earned the master's degree from the University of Tennessee.
Sara taught Spanish and English in high schools in South Carolina and Virginia. She retired from the faculty of Harden College of Education, Old Dominion University where she won awards for her courses on children's literature.
Sara's interests covered classical music, opera, and wide reading. Her memory, even for detail from decades long past, was awe inspiring. Humor, gentleness, kindness, and faith graced her character.
In addition to friends and former colleagues those dearly cherishing her life are husband Buddy Mallory; brother Charles W. Brockwell, Jr. (Mary Ann); sister Nancy D. Brockwell Shumaker; niece Lynn Brockwell Carey (Michael); nephew Steve Brockwell (Ellen); great nieces Michelle Carey Mello, Deborah Carey, and Nicole Brockwell Garda; great nephews Daniel Brockwell and Eric C. Brockwell.
Visitation will be 10:00-11:00a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Miles Memorial United Methodist Church, 9450 Granby St., Norfolk, with the service honoring her life and witnessing to the resurrection, led by Pastor David Goodpasture, at 11:00a.m. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St.
Memorial gifts may be made to Miles Memorial Church or to a helping agency of one's choice.
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Ned Dexter Swanner
June 4, 2024
I just learned of Ms. Mallory's death. She was the greatest literature teacher that I have had at any point in my education including college. Furthermore, she was the greatest teacher that I had up through college. I remember her giving a moving reading of Poe's The Raven when I was in middle school. It has stayed with me all of these years as have many of the things she taught me. Like my parents, she also valued classic film, and if there was an important Golden Era movie or a showing of Macbeth on PBS she would suggest that we watch it. She encouraged us to use the Oxford Companions to English and American literature to learn more about the background of the works we studied. I loved her classes. She was also proud to be a Christian. She told us that the three greatest works in the history of the world were the Bible, the Iliad, and the Odyssey. I had her for English and Spanish at Ryan. She was working on her Ph.D. when she taught me. It was like being taught by a college professor. She was a classically minded scholar, and she truly cared about each of us. I am honored to have been her student. I thank God for Ms. Mallory.
Dexter Swanner
Arleen Fields
April 22, 2023
I had Mrs. Mallory for English in eighth grade and for Spanish in ninth through twelfth grade. I remember her reading out loud to us in English class, very rapidly but with lots of emotion. You'd think a bunch of 13 year-olds wouldn't have been into that, but we were. She was gracious and kind, and the world was a better place because of her.
Dawn Sutherland
April 21, 2023
Mrs. Mallory was my Spanish teacher at Ryan Academy for three years in the early 80's. As a teenage girl I thought she was the epitome of class and grace. I admired her so very much and have thought of her throughout the years. Rest in peace Mrs. Mallory
Leslie Dunbar
April 21, 2023
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Darlene (Lewis) Quinlan
April 21, 2023
Sara was an inspiration, a role model, and a friend during my first few years of teaching at Victory Christian Day School. She truly was kind, gracious, soft-spoken, and a special person. I am glad to have known her. My heartfelt sympathy to Buddy and the rest of her family.
Leslie Davis Dunbar
April 20, 2023
Señora Mallory was an outstanding teacher. Her kindness, sharp wit, and love for her students will never be forgotten. I saw her about 10 years ago, 30 years after she had me in high school, and she remembered me right away- and my Spanish name! Classy lady
Aimee Phillips
April 20, 2023
Mrs. Mallory taught several of my education courses at ODU in the early to mid 1990´s. I absolutely adored her. She was my favorite professor. She was always kind, encouraging, and compassionate. I have thought of her often over the years.
Chris Ward Gooch
April 20, 2023
Mrs. Mallory was my teacher at Victory Christian Day School. She was such a nice lady and a brilliant teacher. Prayers for her family!
Paulette Rae Bryant Skapars
April 20, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Senora Mallory´s passing. I was her student of three years in Spanish, at Ryan High School, between the years of 1982-1984/85. She certainly kept us all accountable ... but always led with gentleness and support. I also recall that she was quite the Fashionista ... and even had the flair of a Fashion Designer. I wish my photo was better, but this was taken at the Ryan Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 1985. Rest in Peace Senora Mallory; love and prayers to your family.
Lisa
April 20, 2023
Ms. Sara , A classy , Smart and Kind Christan Lady and a doggy mama ! Will miss her Beautiful and Smile , God's . Love Lisa
Patricia Soule
April 20, 2023
Mrs. Mallory was my teacher for several classes at Ryan Accademy in the 80's. She was one of my favorite teachers and I will miss her dearly.
Sherry Shrader Elsea
April 20, 2023
Mrs. Mallory was my teacher when I attended Victory Christian Day School in the 7th grade. She was one of my favorite teachers throughout my school years. She was so smart, patient and caring to her students. She will always hold a place in my heart and memory. I am blessed to have met her. Prayers to all of her family and friends. May you rest in peace Mrs. Sara Mallory.
Rosanne McNamara
April 18, 2023
Mrs. Mallory was my English teacher at Willard Jr High in 1967. She was a wonderful teacher and so kind to me. I have thought of her often thru the years. I was so lucky to be taught by her. God bless your family.
Rosanne McNamara
Edith Regula
April 18, 2023
I am truly sorry for smile your loss. She was a beautiful gentle lady with a warm smile. God's blessings.
John Ohler
April 18, 2023
Rest in peace aunt Sally. You'll be missed.
Greg Costanza
April 18, 2023
Mrs. Mallory was one of my first professors in the education department at ODU in the late 90's. During a particular class she mentioned having lived in South Carolina. I used to make it a point to meet with my professors one on one so they could know me on a more personal level. I used to think it would help in the case of close grade. When Mrs. Mallory mentioned being from South Carolina that was my cue to schedule a meeting with her. I told her that my mother was also from South Carolina. Well it turns out that they grew up together for a short time in Greenville and Mrs. Mallory's dad was my mom's pastor. They were both the same age and while they were not best friends they knew each other. They ended up having lunch with each almost 40 years later. I tell this story all the time. Mrs. Mallory taught me a lot about education but that meeting with her had more impact on me than any other event in college. It taught me to take chances, to dig a little deeper with people because the degree of separation is not a wide as it may seem. RIP Mrs. Mallory.
Cindy (Peterson) Biagioni
April 18, 2023
Uncle Buddy, May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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