02/17/13 - NNHS Newsletter

February 15, 2013

My friend Gayle and I met Sara at Curves years ago, and were so inspired by her positive outlook on life. No matter what, she always had time to ask us about how we were doing. To Sara's family... words cannot say how sorry I am for your loss. May she rest in peace.

~ Cass Covington

February 15, 2013

I fell short in getting my message to you as soon as I heard the news things had made a turn for the worse. I can only say what a beautiful soul and an amazing woman you were. You had the most amazing smile and I am blessed to have met you and had a friendship with you over the years. I am so sorry for your family and friends loss. The world doesn't shine as bright as it did this morning. I hope you have found your peace and are rocking some dance moves and smiling the whole time in heaven upon us. Thank you Sara for your brilliance and strength and courage through your fight. I am truly saddened by your loss. Your family is amazing in their creation of you....a true angel you are. Today Heaven was brighter as you graced the "gates"!!!

~ Amy Duerr ODU class of '95

February 15, 2013

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

~ Dawn Wootten-Akelaitis

February 15, 2013

Thank you to Sara and her family for having allowed us to share in the most difficult journey any family should have to endure. What an amazing woman! Your memory will forever shine through the many people you have touched throughout the years. God bless your family. There are so many prayers going out to all of you at this time.

~ Michelle M. Martinez

February 15, 2013

Gone but NOT Forgotten!!!! Will be missed by all who knew you personally or thru your family!!! I didn't know you that well but do remember seeing you round school...Rest In Peace and keep an eye on all of us from your new home up there in heaven....relax and play some basketball

~ Carey, Class of '87

February 16, 2013

Sara,
You were an amazing friend and co-worker for many years. No matter what obstacle or situation that you encountered, you always pushed forward. God has one more angel, and I'm sure we will meet again. Rest easy, Sara, and my prayers are with your family.

~ Andy Asbell

February 16, 2013

I remember Sara as a young lady. I remember her asking me about the fire service and if I thought she would like it. I knew without a doubt she would fit right in. I told her of the brotherhood and family she would come to know. What I didn't consider is just how many lives she would touch. To Beth, David, Landon, Uncle Connie, and Aunt Linda; I can't begin to understand the measure of your grief. I am honored, however, to have been perhaps a small influence in encouraging Sara to explore the possibilities of public service. I pray that God will comfort and sustain each of you during this most difficult time. I love you all.
Ed

~ Ed Jones

February 16, 2013

Praying for the family. So sorry for the loss of Sara; however, Heaven is a little sweeter now. Sara was always so nice and fun to be around. Had lost touch with her through the years but kept up with her health issues through the news. Prayers were made and now they have been answered. She is home sweet home! Please keep smiling; God is not finished yet!

Sherry Ross

~ Sherry Ross

February 16, 2013

Sara, you always had a smile and always kept me laughing. I am grateful God allowed me opportunity of meeting you and befriending during our college days at SFCC.

~ Lavelle Bing

February 16, 2013

Sara, your Strength and Valor... service, and your God given passion for the game will be forever missed. "He has made everything beautiful in it's time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecc. 3:11

February 16, 2013

I had the privilege of working with Sara in Norfolk Fire-Rescue. She was a committed, involved member of the fire service, always willing to pitch in and help in any way she could. Many citizen's lives were made easier by the kind and caring way she responded to their emergencies. Her courageous, tenacious, determined approach to her illness has been an inspiration to so many. Her ready smile is continuing to light the way toward a cure. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Marcia Hawkins, Norfolk-Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief, Retired.

February 16, 2013

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February 16, 2013

Sara and the crew from Station 11 / B cleaning up after Hurricane Isabel. Rest in Peace. Captain Mike.

February 16, 2013

I meet Sara some years back and worked with her in marketing and advertising her Curves. She was wonderful to deal with. Her energy and enthusiasm were contagious. May she have eternal rest. I pray for her family and closest of friends peace.

February 16, 2013

I met Sara years ago while working a American Medical Response. She was one of the nicest folks you'd ever want to meet - not just as a co worker, but as a person. The last time I saw her was about 10 years ago. She was with the Norfolk Fire Dept honor guard, doing an event in Richmond. I know she had a long couragageous battle with cancer. Now, she is healed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

February 16, 2013

I met Sara at Curves in Grafton in 2001. She was an inspiring and incredible lady and will be missed. Our prayers are with you all. ~~~Janice

~ Janice Jean

February 16, 2013

I met Sara years ago at Curves and her positive outlook on life and mostly health were inspiring. I remember when her niece was born and all the pictures around the gym she put up and how excited she was about having her in her life. Sara's optimism and energy will be carried on by so many.

~ K Boyters

February 16, 2013

I want to send my prayers to your family. I understand what you may be going through,; what helps me is knowing that God will bring back our loved ones again, free of sickness and death. May God be with you

~ Annie

February 16, 2013

February 17, 2013

			NORFOLK - Sara L. Jones, 40, passed away February 15, 2013 in her home. She was a retired Firefighter with the city of Norfolk. She was a member of Beyond Boobs, Wave Church and was an assistant volunteer Coach for the Lady Monarchs at Old Dominion University. She is survived by her mother Linda Uplinger and father Donald Jones; sister, Beth Mortell and husband David; niece, Landon Mortell; two faithful companions Synder and Rypper. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at the Wave Church, 1000 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beyond Boobs. Condolences may be made to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
	Sara Jones