Sara Cornell Obituary
Sara Lynn Cornell, 36, of Florence, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ after a long illness.
Sara had a light that shone through to everyone who met her. She possessed a truly genuine, generous, and beautiful soul, and her kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sara's memory to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (nida.nih.gov).
Arrangements are entrusted to Jersey Shore Cremation Service, 43 Taylor Avenue, Manasquan, NJ - JerseyShoreCremation.com
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, “come to me.”
You didn’t deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
43 Taylor Avenue (Hwy. 71), Manasquan, NJ 08736
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