Sarah Murphy Lyons
August 29, 1950 - May 28, 2016
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Sarah Murphy Lyons
August 29, 1950 - May 28, 2016
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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
Dean & Vickie Miles says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Dance Friends
Location: Scott Depot West Virginia
Dan And Family,
Sending Prayers Your Way, -|-
Vickie & Dean Miles
Ken &Louise Mcmaster says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends Of Charles &Kate
Location: Ypsilanti Michigan
We Were So Very Sorry To Hear The News. All Our Sympathy And Prayers Go Out To You. We Wished We Lived Closer So We Could Have Offered Our Support At The Funeral. And We Wished We Could Do Something To Ease Your Pain . We Will Be Thinking Of You And Your Family In The Days Ahead.
Sincerely,
Ken &Louise
Mike Kutz says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Saint Albans West Virginia
My Condolences To You And Your Family. May Your Loss Be Tempered With The Memories Of Wonderful Vacations And Experiences As A Family.
Richard Boyd says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dan,
I Am Very Sorry To Learn Of The Deaths Of Both Your Wife And Mother. Please Let Me Know If I Can Do Anything. I Will Be Unable To Come To The Funeral Home But I Wanted To Drop A Line To You.
Richard Boyd
Sharon Thomas Newhouse says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Co-Worker
Location: Charleston West Virginia
My Condolences To Sarah’S Family Through This Most Difficult Time May God Be With Them And Comfort Them Through The Coming Day