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Trishawna Quarles Obituary
Trishawna Wendy Quarles was born August 1, 1977 in San Luis Obispo, CA to Barbara Farley-Williams and Arthur L. Farley.
Trishawna was the beloved wife of Aaron Samon Quarles. Having known each other since elementary school, the love-struck couple was joined in holy matrimony on June 2, 2001.
Despite health challenges, Trishawna graduated from Cal Poly State University with a Single Subject Teaching Credential and Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She fulfilled her lifelong dream by working as an English teacher at Santa Maria High School. She was highly regarded by her students, fellow teachers, and administrators and was heralded for both inspiring her students and increasing their levels of expectation. Trishawna also took an interest in her students outside of the classroom and served as an advisor to the Step Team and Black Student Union.
Trishawna received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 7 and served in her local church. Even from a young age, she was a person of sound principles, high moral values, and dignity. Trishawna touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Trishawna departed this life on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the age of 34. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Wright and leaves to cherish her memory the following: husband, Aaron Quarles and their son, Dorian Quarles of Nipomo, CA; mother, Barbara Farley-Williams of San Luis Obispo, CA; father, Arthur L. Farley; step-father, Donald Williams; step-mother, Dorothy Farley; 2 brothers: James Farley of Tulare, CA and Raymond Williams of San Luis Obispo, CA; 5 sisters: Toni Matthews of Lakewood, WA, Tracee Baxter of Honolulu, HI, Lakisha Bradley of San Luis Obispo, CA, Lisha Haiola of Hinesville, GA, and Natasha Farley of Tulare, CA; 2 aunts, VerGena Robinson of San Pablo, CA and Joanne Jackson of Washington as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11am at Agape Christian Fellowship in San Luis Obispo. The address is: 950 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. www.agapeslo.org.
Contributions to the Trishawna Quarles Memorial Fund can be made at www.quarlesfamily.org or sent to P.O. Box 148, Nipomo, CA 93444.
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Memories and Condolences
for Trishawna Quarles
Lisha Haiola
October 12, 2011
I miss you sissy
lisha haiola
October 12, 2011
shawna i miss you so much! it's almost a month since you passed and it still doesn't seem real. i can't help but wonder if you knew just how much i love you. and how proud i am of you. you were always a fighter and you fought one heck of a fight. you are my inspiration. i miss our sisterly talks, your laughter and your constant belief in me the most. i miss you shouse! rest in peace sissy. till i see you again in paradise.
Luanne Camp-Cardoza
September 28, 2011
Didn't know her but sendng my prayers. You can never have to many prayers..I know that Jesus will wrap His strong arms around y'all.Love and prayer from Visalia, CA.
My baby Sis Shawna & Her Hubby
Kisha Bradley
September 26, 2011
Sherry
September 26, 2011
still in shock over this news, please Barbara or anyone from the family who reads this contact me if you need me....I so love you guys and my children have always looked up to their auntie Barbara, we now have another pretty star in heaven dancing with Tiffanie!
Stephanie (Dyer)Melski
September 26, 2011
Auntie Barbara, I wish I could be there for you as you were with us when my sister passed away. I know that your strong faith in the Lord will help you at this very hard time. Shawna was a beautiful person inside and out, and I am so saddened to get this news. Please know that we are praying for you and the whole family as you go through this difficult time.
Sherry Eastman
September 26, 2011
Dearest Barbara and family I am so sorry for the loss of Shawna, knowing what it is to lose a child has been one of the hardest things in my life so I can only imagine what your going through, please contact me Barbara for anything....That baby boy is blessed to have such a loving grandma such as yourself and I am sure daddy is just as great, much love from all of us!
Sherry Eastman, Nevaeh and all the Dyer family
patricia Gordon
September 25, 2011
I have no words. I am praying for the family, friends, students and staff.
Patricia Gordon
Diane
September 24, 2011
Dear Quarles Family, you do not know me, but my heart and prayers go out to all of you. To Aaron, Trishawna left you with the greatest gift of love she could give you. Baby Dorian is beautiful, and even though I have never met you I get a sense you are a very strong man, and going to be a wonderful father to your baby boy. Dorian is a lucky little guy to have been born into your family. Even though this is a difficult time remember, God doesn't give you any more than you can handle! Diane
Shelby Kurkeyerian
September 24, 2011
Prayers for your family!
September 23, 2011
Barbara (and your entire family) I cannot imagine loosing a child. My heart, thoughts & prayers go out to you.I will miss Shawna's beautiful face & her infectous laugh. Lean on your faith, your family, and that beautiful new baby boy Dorian.He is a blessing! With my love...Aunt Sharon
September 23, 2011
I am deeply sadden to hear about our Saints colleague. Trishawna was a great teacher! She was an inspiration to her students and to all the young ladies on the Saints Step Team. I always admired Trishawna's strength, courage and positive spirit. And despite all the challenges she faced, she always gave her students 100%. God bless you, Aaron and baby Dorian. Trishawna will always be in our hearts and will be greatly missed. You will be Saint forever.
Elyssa Chavarria
Markel Quarles
September 23, 2011
We'll miss you Sis!
jennifer Gomez-Gibson
September 23, 2011
Just wanted to give my prayers to Aaron and Shawna's family. She will be missed but her sweet heart and memories will live on through Dorian. Aaron you stay strong as you have always have a kind heart and I know you will be the best father Dorian can ask for!!
September 23, 2011
To the Quarles family: Our hearts go out to you, daddy, and your newborn son, as well as Trishawna's other beloved ones. May God bless everyone and look over everyone as this great loss transitions throughout everyone's lives. I hope Dorian will be fortunate in finding a substitute momma on earth that is as wonderful and classy as his momma in Heaven is. Wishing the very best for everyone concerned. Peace and love be with you all throughout your lives. ~~The Carter Family, Templeton, CA~~
Kitti VanDahlen
September 23, 2011
I didn't get to see Shawna often but when i did, she was always so sweet. I feel so blessed to have known her. May you Rest in Peace Shawna!! Watch over Aaron and your Beautiful baby boy, Dorian. You touched so many lives, you'll never be forgotten.
Tiffany Quinones
September 23, 2011
Shawna-you were always smiling and the love shared between you and Aaron was priceless. Beautiful. That is a word I would use to describe you. To Aaron. I just know you will do an amazing job raising Dorian. I know I am blessed to have been a part of Shawna's life!
Trishawna
Lesley Riley
September 23, 2011
Keeping Shawna's many family and friends in my prayers. She was a wonderful, talented, gracious woman who went above and beyond the call. She was so excited to be a Mom and loved her husband, Aaron, so much. She made all our lives richer and I will treasure the times I was fortunate enough to work with her. Thank you Shawna
Pete and Susanne Skarda
September 23, 2011
Aaron, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife. She was a wonderful woman, mother, wife and friend. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Eckert, MD
September 23, 2011
All of us at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Emergency Department send our deepest condolences to the family. Trishawna touched our lives and was highly respected for her courage and strength.
Melinda Mullis
September 23, 2011
Tracee and family, I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers.
annie hernandez
September 23, 2011
shawna i only met you a few times and those few times regardless of what ws going on u were always smiling!!!!
JOEL ZAMEN
September 23, 2011
SHANNA YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. YOU WERE A GREAT ALL AROUND PERSON WETHER WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORFOTTEN
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