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Sarah Prior Obituary

PRIOR, Sarah Catherine "Sally" 83, of Oakton, VA, died on Dec. 22, 2011, at Sunrise at Hunter Mill Senior Living Center. She was born on Dec. 14, 1928, on Staten Island, NY to Floyd Robert Riddle and Mary Theresa Whitehead Riddle. Sally married the late Frederick Prior in July, 1948, and became an Army wife, traveling throughout the world raising her family of four sons. Sally and Fred enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Sally loved family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her friends and neighbors. She also enjoyed bird watching, crochet and travel. She is survived by her sons, David (Lynda) of Huntersville, NC, Harry (Kathy) of Charleston, SC, Michael (Linda) of Jeffersonton, VA and Frederick Jr. (Debbie) of North Beach, MD; seven grandchildren, Sean, Kristina, Jacque, Eric, Jillian, Michelle and Lydia; and three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Tucker and Aubrey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Vienna, VA. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 1, 2012.

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Lori Corson

January 5, 2012

Aunt Sally will be missed . She was a wonderful woman,wife and sister. I could only hope that I will be half the person she was. Anyone who new her instantly loved her. We find comfort in the fact that she is with Uncle Fred the love of her life again. I can see them traveling on another road trip.With a smile on both their faces. I love you Aunt Sally we'll all see you again Someday.

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