Sara W. "Sally" Zerr
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Sara W. "Sally" Zerr, 83, of East Fallowfield, passed away peacefully into the hands of her Lord at her home on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. She was the devoted wife of the late Levi H. Zerr, Jr. who died in 2009. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer A. and Margaret Thorne White. Sally was a lifelong resident of the Coatesville area and a 1946 graduate of Coatesville High School. Following graduation, she worked for several years at Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville. After lovingly raising her children, Sally went back to work to establish the volunteer program at Brandywine Hospital and served there as Director of Volunteer Services for 22 years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Geigertown and a former member of the Doe Run United Presbyterian Church. Sally was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Brandywine Hospital.
She is survived by two children, Barbara A. (nee Stroup) wife of Glenn Kendro of Honey Brook, PA and Jay Stroup and wife Jackie Boatwright of Oxford, two grandchildren; Ryan N. Kendro and Devon N. Stroup and two siblings; Barrie Lee White of Hutchinson Island, FL and Margaret Dunlap of Coatesville. She was preceded in death by her brother Wilmer White and sister Geraldine Jon.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg followed by interment at St. Paul's Methodist Cemetery in Geigertown. Visitation from 10 to 11:00 am.
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Thinking of All of You and
Thinking of All of You and Your Mom. We love you.
Thoughts and Prayers
So sorry to hear of the passing of Sally. I worked in the Clerk of Courts office for 15 years with Lee and remember many fun times with both of them. Lee always made me laugh and I admired the love he and Sally had. She will be greatly missed but they are together once again. Prayers and peace and love to the family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
My Dearest Barbie, I will be by your side in your time of sorrow and will provide a shoulder in your times of need. Grief takes many twists and turns but someday we all manage to rise above it. We will just take one day at a time and put one foot in front of the other and we will travel the path together. I will lead you by the hand and catch you when you stumble. Please know that I am here for you and that all you need to do is call. I will be there for Glenn, Ryan, and the rest of your family. I love you and share in your sorrow. You were the best daughter a mother could want and she was so lucky to have you.
Submitted with much love and sincere sympathy.
Mary McSurdy
Barb, you and your family are
Barb, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally
Dear Barbie & Jay:
So sorry to hear about your Mother. Please accept our sympathy. She was a wonderful person and I know you will miss her greatly. May you and your families have peace in knowing she is in a better place.
Love,
Dick & Linda Shaw
Dear Barbie, I am saddened
Dear Barbie,
I am saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Over the years, whenever you spoke about your mother, it was obvious how very much you loved her and how special your bond with her was..........that love never dies. She passed on her loving spirit to you. It shines in all that you do and all who are near you feel that same love. God has blessed you and he will lift you up.
Although I cannot attend your mother's memorial service, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. LOVE, Julie
Barb, you have my deepest
Barb, you have my deepest sympathies.
Peter Lambert
Your mother's passing
Barbie and Jay,
I am so sorry to just have received this news today as I would have attended services for your mother. I have many memories of spending time with your family many years ago. Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. I had last seen your mother a few years ago and she was with Lee and we had a nice time reminiscing.
Norm
Your mom
Barbie and Jay and spouses, please accept our sympathy and wishes for your peace and healing. Sally meant so much to me when we worked side by side at Brandywine Hospital. She was always a professional-- yet her manner was exceedingly warm and caring. She taught me quite a bit about handling delicate situations and working with volunteers. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Joan and Ken Snyder
Aunt Sally and Our Family
Dear Barbie, Jay and Family,
First, as you know I'm saddened by the loss of your mother. Although I haven't seen her much in recent years I have many fond rememberences of her and you when we were kids. Although life took us in different directions, we were all taught by our parents and grandparents before them that family is both important and precious. I thank you for remembering me and allowing me to be a part of Aunt Sally's memorial.
Our parents will be remembered but beyond that you showed her honor, and deservedly so. Glen and Ryan did a great job. As I read others' comments on this site I am again reminded how much alike our mother's and their siblings are. Wilmer and Margaret did a good job raising their children.
Thank you for the get-together after the interment. It was so nice to spend time with you getting acquainted with your spouses and children.
I know you were all very close to your mother and that lifetimes don't seem to be long enough, but our mothers lived long full lives and always showed us know how much they love us, and that truth will overcome your grief; that and knowing you will see her again. So, remember with joy!
With Love,
Garry
My condolences from a neighbor.
My family and I live around the corner from Mrs. Zerr. I did some computer work for Levi and Mrs. Zerr bought girl scout girl cookies from my daughter Samantha frequently. They were an extremely nice couple and our family is saddened by this loss. We weren't aware of her passing until this past week. Their siblings were blessed to have such wonderful parents.