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Carol Rhodes
March 17, 2021
This popped up on my time line. You may be gne but not forgetten.
Tammy Rucker
April 2, 2012
I went to school with Sarita, back in Central days! Sarita was loving kind and always turning a back flip down the hill. I loved her dearly! My prayers go out to the family and closet friends.
Xzavier Medlock
February 27, 2012
MOM.............DONT REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I SAID MOM AND HEARD YU RESPOND "BOY WHAT DO YU WANT" SAD MAN REAL SAD. CRIED TOO MUCH TEARS WONT EVEN COME I WAS THERE HOLLIE WAS THERE WE SEEN YU GO SO MAD THAT YU HAD TO GO. ALOT HAS CHANGED IM SURE YU ALREADY KNOW HOLLIE YUR SWEET DAUGHTER IS GETTING TALLER THAN YU. MAN I STILL CANT BELIEVE THAT MOM. BUT I WILL SEE YU ONE DAY I PROMISE AND WE WILL LIVE HAPPY ONCE AGAIN AS A FAMILY. I WONT SAY I MISS YU I WILL SAY I WANT YU HEAR HOWEVER THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. PLEASE HELP ME AND HOLLIE AS OUR TIME HERE STARTS TO FADE AWAY. I WILL SEE YU SOON MOMMA. I WILL SEE YU SOON YU AND THAT RED LIPSTICK WITH THOSE RED NAILS AND A PIANO SO YU CAN PLAY. AND SOME CHRISTIAN BROTHERS YUR FAVORITE. TAKE A SHOT FOR YU.. I LOVE YU AND I WILL SEE YU SOON MOMMA.
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Al B. & Georgia Ware
September 29, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
George Booker
August 30, 2009
Sarita is a lovely younglady that will be missed by many. I love you Sarita.
Xzavier Medlock
June 21, 2009
Mom I miss you really really bad. I miss the bad and good times we had together. To the times you would have to tell me 300 times just to clean my room to the times we went to the Mall of America together. I love you mom and so does Hollijewel. Im so sad that you are gone. I tried my best to get you to the hospital. That day was a day that I do not want to remember. It happened so fast. I just wish people would understand the things I did see and the things I had to go threw. I tried to save you mom but you were to worried about getting me to work on time. Thats just like you,,,always concerned about your childrens behalf before your own, and I thank you for that. I thank you for giving me life and I thank you for teaching me the rite way to live life. I know i've done alot of bad things , but I always remember what you would always tell me. (what ever you do do it to perfection) and i always will remember that. I love you momma and good news your gona be a grandma... I know you smiling and laughing. Man oh Man I can hear that laugh rite now.. I will always love you and caint nobody and I mean NOBODY take your place...
Your first borin
X-MAN/Xzavier
Cynthia Poole
April 7, 2009
RIP
Kendra Lewis
August 27, 2008
Dear Medlock Family,
We were sad to hear the news of Sarita's passing. We would like to send our condolences and we will always remember growing up with Sarita at Bethesda, her smile that lit up a room and her sense of humor. Love you all!
Kendra Lewis
LaJuan McIntyre
August 17, 2008
Don't stand by my grave and weep
for I'm not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamonds' glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn's rain
When you awaken in morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circle flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die
Gretchen Norby
August 17, 2008
Well I have put this off because I just can't believe it. I met Sarita at Folwell Junior High School, she said what's your name? my name is Sarita it's pronounced Sharita. I told her I was real scared to be there and she said there is nothing to be scared of your my friend now and from that point on everything was okay. I remember sitting in English class and Sarita and Charlie the Super Star Dillon cracking everyone up. Sitting for hours Sarita braiding my hair like Bo Derek we sure had alot of fun. Gretchen Norby
willie davis
August 16, 2008
may God bless Sarita and the entire medlock family,lean on God and he will see you through. I used to talk to mr &mrs medlock a lots and the children to,I still remember when Sarita was in school and i cant remember ever when she did'nt have that big smile. I was this family mailman for thirty years and loved every minute of talking to her and the family through out the years, again God bless.
Rev. Charles E. Metcalf Jr
August 16, 2008
I was very shocked & stunned when I heared that Sarita had passed away. My heart and prayers not only go out to her children and family, but also to my friend and co-coach, coach George. I met Sarita through George and I found her to be a very sweet lady, her presence will be missed. She maybe out of physical sight, but never out of heart & memories.
Rosie Marie Jones-Ford
August 15, 2008
That laugh. I will always remember that laugh. Rest, sweet Sarita. Rest! Love
lore malone
August 15, 2008
Mr. and Mrs Medlock, when I heard of your loss of Sarita I was so heartbroken and in disbelief---I feel like you all are family to me and I share your pain. I can still see her playing the piano in church. May God grant you and your family comfort in this time.
MARYANN HOWARD (ODENo
August 15, 2008
SARITA,
I JUST CANT BELIEVE YOUR NOT HERE WITH US ANY MORE IT SEEMS LIKE I AM IN A DREAM AND I JUST WANT TO WAKE UP.ONE THING I REALIZE THAT LIFE IS TO SHORT AND WE ALL SHOULD LIVE EACH DAY AS IF IT'S OUR LAST.I THANK GOD FOR LETTING GROW UP WITH SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AS YOURSELF.TO THE MEDLOCK FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND JUST KNOW THAT ONE DAY YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN HOLD ON TO GOD'S PROMISE.
Joyce Gill
August 15, 2008
Sarita, my sweet friend. I will embrace all the memories we shared at Central High. The fun times, parties, walking to the store and burger king for lunch. God bless your children and family, and grant them peace. I will miss you, and I look forward to the time that we will meet again. God is good, all the time!
Nicole Gundy
August 15, 2008
I really don't know what to say. I lost the funiest Aunt there ever was to be around. If I can turn back the hands of time, I would not have arguered with her as much, but you gotta love your Aunt Sarita. She is already missed, and all I keep seeing is her smiling face, and that laugh just goes on in the back of my mind. I can actually hear her laugh now. (smile). I did not get a chance to grow up with my Aunt as much as the other nieces and nephews, neither do I have many stories to tell about my aunt. However my love for my Aunt Sarita was just as much as my cousins love for our Aunt. I'm sitting here typing this now and I'm full of tears because this just now hit me that my Aunt Sarita is gone. Our birthdays are just two days off, and we do act alike in many ways. I'm really saddened by the fact that I can't be there with the rest of my family to see my Aunt get laid to her final resting place, but my heart is with the family now. I grieve her lost to just in my own way. I hurt to see my mom(Brenda Gundy) yet go through losing another sister. I really don't know how to express my sympathy but mom I do grieve to when I'm alone. To my Grandma and Grandpa I admire you all strength for going through this for the third time. I love you guys. To my cousins Hollie-Jewel and Xzavier be strong for you know your mother will never leave you. I Love You guys. To my Aunt I know that you are well taken care of for you are at home with my other two Aunts. Take care of us as we continue to live our lives, and continue to be our guardian angels for we will need you to be. Auntie our time was short with each other, but know that I will always love you and I already miss you. Rest In Peace Auntie Sarita. Love your oldest niece Nicole Jenese Gundy
Rev&Mrs A.J Harrell&Family
August 14, 2008
I was sadden to hear the loss of your daughter,my Sympathy and PRAYERS goes out to her Children,andTHE ENTIRE MEDLOCK FAMILY.
God Bless
Ruby (Jones)Gocha
August 14, 2008
God Bless this awesome family. Growing up with Sarita, Krisanus and Quentin was great times. If it were not for Rev Medlock I probably would not have this great relationship with Christ. My prayers go out to the Family and Friends...I hope she had the chance to know Christ like I do...because to be absent from the body is to be presence with the Lord...God Bless Love Ruby (Jones) Gocha and family
God Bless
Ruby (Jones) Gocha
August 14, 2008
God Bless this awesome family. Growing up with Sarita, Krisanus and Quentin was great times. With the help of Rev Medlock I have this great relationship with Jesus Christ. My prayers go out to the Family and Friends...I hope she had the chance to know Christ like I do...because to be absent from the body is to be presence with the Lord...God Bless Love Ruby (Jones) Gocha and family
Tiffani Khan
August 14, 2008
Sarita,
We miss you so much! All I keep seeing in my head is that bright pretty red lipstick of yours. You will always be remembered for the special person you were, and don't be scared because you are in Gods hands now. I want you to know that Hollie will always have a place in our home, and Rashaud, the girls, and I will love you forever!
Cassandra Smith
August 14, 2008
I will pray for the family and the kids she was a sweet woman and mother. Are kids played football together, she will be missed.
Cassy Smith
Stayci Bell
August 14, 2008
Dear Medlock family:
It's me, Stayci. I had only two best friends; Ruby Jones who moved to Texas and Sarita Medlock...At first I was in shock and then I was mad and then I was sad. Now I'm just anxious to see my friend; to touch her one last time and to see you all that I haven't seen in such a long time. I do have some words to say and I'm not sure how I'm going to get through it, but I must. I owe my friend that much. I shall save my words for Saturday.
See you when I get there, my homie.
Love Always, Stayci Bell
Tammi Lovelace-Stewart
August 14, 2008
To the Medlock family,
I was saddened to hear of Sarita's passing. May the lord continue to bless and keep his arms around the entire Medlock family during this trying time. Sarita will be dearly missed!
Ethella Bellfield Ashford
August 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Jackson
August 14, 2008
To The Medlock Family
May God bless you all during this time of sadness and may your memories keep you strong.Sarita is home with her Heavenly Father.
Rodney and Madalyn Fields
August 14, 2008
Rev. and Mrs. Medlock,
Our hearts are prayerful for you, Sis. Sarita's daughters, and your family. May you all know the peace and presence of God during your time of sorrow and sadness. And may your memories of Sis. Sarita help heal your hearts.
Marc Lewis
August 13, 2008
I can remember growing up with a sweet sweet girl that lived next door. She will be greatly missed! You all have been such wonderful wonderful neighbors. Very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. The Lewis family has you in their prayers.
Caprice Strange
August 13, 2008
Im so sorry for the lost. I grew up with Xzavier, and i always remembered Ms Medlock being the nicest woman, N it's such a great lost. The world lost an angel. and my heart goes out to the whole family. My prayers is with all of you, at your time of need.
JoWanda & Lee Family Lee-Tinnin
August 13, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about your lost. Sarita will be missed by the Lee family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joy Friedman
August 13, 2008
i am so sorry for your loss she will be missed my prayers are with you all
God Bless
Kimberley Oden
August 13, 2008
To the Medlock family. May God be with you all during this time of great sorrow. What can I say but how much I love each and everyone of you. I am so sorry I can't be there but my heart and prayers are with you all. I can remember how Sarita would help with the planting of her mother's garden in the spring time and I would be right next door helping my grandmother Edward's plant hers year after year. How Sarita would laugh with that big smile and say Kim you got your bucket of water? I would reply saying I sure do and we would lift our buckets of water together as a cheer to the spring planting season. Well I say to you Sarita you got that white robe with a big smile? Knowing you do! I'm sure looks good on you girl. I know your are home with your family. I hope grandpa and aunt Mary Lee are right next door. A beautiful flower you are added to heaven's garden. 5Th avenue won't be the same without you Sarita. May the Lord keep and bless the Medlock family and grant you His peace. Love Always Kimberley Oden
Louise Edwards
August 13, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about your lost, I remember Sarita as a baby, and watched her grew into a fine adult, Sarita will be missed by my family she will alway have a special place in my heart. May God bless the Medlock family during these trouble times.
Mrs. Edwards-
Brian Hall
August 13, 2008
From all of us at Sibley Recreation Center in south Minneapolis, where George coaches football and Hollie Jewel plays soccer, our sympathy to the family. We will all miss her greatly. May God bless you all.
Treena Medlock
August 13, 2008
My sister-in-law was so special to me because she was there for me and my family when we needed her. When I first met her 14 years ago, I could tell that her and Quentin had a special bond. He felt it was important that I meet her so that she could give him her approval. Thank God she liked me because life would not have been easy avoiding all his sisters. I respected that and appreciated it. I will miss her banana bread, fried chicken, and the variety of cakes she use to make. She even made peach cobbler almost as good as her mom. I love you Sarita and I will be there for your babies whenever they need me. And George, you are strong and I know with time the pain in your heart will not hurt as much.
Christine Bellfield
August 13, 2008
Rev. & Mrs. Medlock,
I was sadden to hear the loss of your daughter. I pray that God will keep and watch over your family. Her children are young and will miss her and there is nothing like a mother's love, but I know you know that GOD IS A KEEPER. I have very fond memories of you and your family and know that her children have WONDERFUL Grandparents who possess Godly wisdom and guidance. I often times wonder where would I be if it hadn't been for the wisdom and guidance of my grandmother. I love you and I'm praying for you. God Bless and keep you in his care!
del gates
August 13, 2008
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Medlock family. There is no loving bond as great as that between a parent and child. Sarita was an inspiration to so many people and we will all miss her dearly.
Reverend Willie and Pam Buchanan
Kevin & Lenora Quinn
August 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. We hope that it comforts you to know that Sarita's beautiful smile will shine upon you daily from heaven and her love will always be a firm embrace...
Gaysha Anderson (Wilkinson)
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family, and to all who have come to know you and love you! Sarita, You were a person that had a lot of charisma and charm! You had a wonderful smile and were always energetic! I have known you since the age of 5,6 somewhere down there! Thanks for being there for me when desperately needed daycare for ZeOnte, I don't know what I would have done without you! and Hollie Jewel, Xzavier, cant forget about Uncle George! As you are on your way to heaven, I hope that you have a peaceful journey, and watch over us down here. Love you!
Chris Norman
August 13, 2008
Paula and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts will be with you as you move forward.
Chris and KJ
Cresandra Paige-Williams
August 13, 2008
I met Sarita when I was in 9th grade at Central H.S. That year was hard for me having just lost my father and had just moved back to the cities from Brooklyn Park. Sarita was like a big sister to me that year. She took me under her wing and protected and looked out for me. I will never forget her.
Rest in Gods arms my sister.
Love
Crissy
Carol Dickerson Rhodes
August 13, 2008
Wow, life it truly short sometimes. I just can't believe Sarita is gone on home. I know we all have a time, I know she is home with our Father, in heaven. I pray that God will embrace & wrap his arms around her children & comfort them.
For mom & dad I pray & know that God will just hold you so tight in his arms losing another child. I love you & pray for you & the entire family.
Vanessa Knight
August 13, 2008
To the family of Sarita Medlock,
May God bless you all during this time of sadness and may your memories keep you strong.
(I grew up with Brenda and my brother grew up with Oliver. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.)
Vanessa Knight
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