Sarah Murphy Lyons
August 29, 1950 - May 28, 2016
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Sarah Murphy Lyons
August 29, 1950 - May 28, 2016
Obituary
Sarah murphy lyons of charleston, age 65, passed away peacefully at home saturday, may 28th, 2016. She was the loving wife of dan lyons, mother of meredith johnston(eric), kate westrin(charles), and jeff foster, and proud grandmother of ella westrin.
Sarah was born to the late lane and mildred murphy of princeton, wv. She graduated from princeton high school and west virginia university where she was crowned miss mountaineer. sarah received her master’s degree in english education and library science.
Upon graduation from college, sarah moved to charleston where she taught english for many years at various schools in kanawha county. sarah was passionate about spreading her love of reading and writing to all of her students. then sarah took her love of integrating technology to the state board of education. She worked as director of educational technology, developing and implementing technology based education in schools throughout the state.
sarah never met a stranger; she made a lasting impression on everyone she met. she loved her walks with her best friend june, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Sarah and dan loved to travel and working at home in their garden.
sarah is also survived by her sisters suzanne lowry(rick) and beth vinyard(rodney) and many other loving family members
memorial service will be 11 a.M. Wednesday, june 1, 2016 at first presbyterian church sanctuary, charleston. the family will receive friends for a visitation time from 6 to 8 p.M. Tuesday, may 31, 2016 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston.
in lieu of flowers the family asks that you please make donations to: read aloud west virginia or camc cancer center.
21 responses to Sarah Murphy Lyons
King Family says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Mrs. Lyons But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Susan Jablow says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Student
Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
I Was So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Sarah Murphy Lyons, Who I Remember As “Ms. Foster.” She Was My Eighth Grade English Teacher At Horace Mann Junior High In 1990-1991. I Have Fond Memories Of Her Class. She Was A Tough Grader, But Also Kind, And I Learned From Her How To Refine My Writing. She Was A Really Excellent Teacher, And I Had Great Respect For Her As A Divorced Single Mother Raising Three Kids. My Condolences To Her Family.
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
The West Virginia And Kanawha County Associations Of Retired School Employees Extend Their Sincere Sympathy To You, The Family, In Your Sorrow. Blessings To All.
Vic And Marg Mann says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Venice Florida
My Most Sincere Sympathy To The Entire Family. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You. She Will Always Be Remembered As A Very Special Friend In My Life. I Will Always Cherish Those Childhood And Teenage Years That Remain A Wonderful Memory.
Deborah Brown says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Co-Worker
Location: Clendenin West Virginia
Please Accept My Condolences For The Loss Of Sarah. I Worked With Her At The Wv Department Of Education. She Was Intelligent And Thorough, Giving Every Project Her Best. More Importantly, She Was Kind And Was A Pleasure To Be Around. I Am Praying For You, Her Family, Today.