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Sarah Elizabeth Speciale
June 9, 1933 - July 12, 2024
BEREA, KY - Sarah Elizabeth Speciale, 91, formerly of Atlanta, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Berea Health & Rehab in Berea, KY.
Sarah Elizabeth Miller was born June 9, 1933, in Mt. Hope Township, McLean County, IL, the daughter of Euless and Edith Pech Miller. She was married to Thomas A. Speciale for 61 years.
Sarah is survived by two daughters: Sarah Beth (Scott) Peddicord (Richmond, KY) and Suzanne (Chuck) Melchin (Exeter, NH); one granddaughter, Lydia Peddicord; two sisters: Shirley Aper (Lincoln, IL) and JoAnn Hill (Grand Junction, CO).
She was preceded in death by her husband Tom (2018), and three brothers: Lyle, Robert, and John Miller.
Sarah was a 1951 graduate of Hittle Township High School in Armington, IL. She spent a few years working at State Farm as an executive secretary prior to going to cosmetology school. She then worked as a beautician for over 50 years. She owned her own business, the Modernette Beauty Shoppe, which started in downtown Atlanta before moving to her home.
Sarah was an active member in the community her entire life. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Atlanta Christian Church, and Atlanta Fall Festival Committee. She was active in the Rural Letter Carrier Association Auxiliary. When the girls were young, Sarah was involved in their after-school activities.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Atlanta, IL.
Memorials may be made to Atlanta Christian Church Organ Fund, Atlanta Public Library, or Atlanta Flower Buds.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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Yvonne Gittelson
August 7, 2024
Suzanne, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was truly "Speciale" in every sense of the word, and you carry her legacy with dignity, integrity, and class. I know she is so proud of you and all that you are and have accomplished. May your memories be a blessing and remind you of your loving family. With sympathy and compassion, Yvonne Gittelson
Brian Newquist
July 22, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family and Sarah's friends stay strong during this difficult time knowing that she is at peace and watching over fondly at each of you.
Marie Narvaez
July 22, 2024
Suzanne and family, so sorry for your loss. May our Lord have Sarah resting in peace and give you comfort as you go through this difficult time. thinking of you.
Marie Narvaez
Paula Jurigian
July 22, 2024
Sending thoughts and prayers to Suzanne (Chuck) and the family.
Derek Kalchbrenner
July 22, 2024
My deepest condolences to Suzanne (Chuck) and her family. All of you are in my thoughts.
Carroll Bross
July 17, 2024
I got to know Sarah in the 1990s when I was working at Phoenix Towers in Bloomington and she worked part time as one of the beauticians there. What a truly lovely person! My sympathy to her family.
Wyvonne Stevens Carter
July 16, 2024
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to my friend and colleague Suzanne (Chuck) as she has shared how much of an influence her family played in her life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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