Happy Birthday Lala,
I carry your heart. I carry it in my heart.
<3
Your Claw

Remembering today this very talented woman who was taken away way too soon.

Dear Sweet Pea,

Uncle Robert and I were just sitting here looking back at your photos from when you were our little flower girl in 1972, and one of you and Robert at Easter time 2009. We miss you every day, and I can tell whenever you are near me.  Love, Auntie M.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart. I miss you every day. You were always my significant otter. My butter half. Rest in Peace my Honey Bunny.

My Dearest Sweet Pea,
Your celebration gathering today was lovely, but then you already know that because you were there. I cried through the whole thing, it was so touching.
I wanted to thank you for “visiting” me last night and telling me to watch the film “Saving Mr. Banks,” which you had asked me several times before to be sure and watch. It popped up on the movie choices without my searching for it, so I watched it, and it was delightful. 
But the best part was the “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” ending, which I sang along with. (I still have my “Mary Poppins” 33 1/3 LP record album and know all the lyrics by heart.)
I had no prior knowledge of what was coming on today’s program, so imagine my surprise, Sweet Pea, when your celebration ended with “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.”  I was absolutely floored. 
Thank you for the messages you have been sending me, but especially for this extra special one you sent me the very night before your gathering.
I love you, my little Sweet Pea, my little flower girl, my goddaughter, my darling niece. I will miss you every day of my life. 
Love you always, Auntie M
(Martha Kuper Brinson)

When I think about the young people's group at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, so long ago, I always remember Sarah first. She was witty, had an infectious sense of humor and many have mentioned her brilliant smile.She was caring and empathetic. That's how I will remember Sarah.

Meeting Sarah at the rehearsals for the first season of Cinderella changed my life. After being chosen as Prince Charming, Sarah and I began sharing many memories together. From stage to other adventures with Bryan Putnam and David Logan, to NYC in the mid-80s with just Sarah and I, every day was filled with laughter and love. No matter the time that passed with only online and phone conversations, she has always remained a special friend. Thank you for the special tribute here. Looking forward to seeing you again. Love and prayers to all your family.

❤️ love

Sending thoughts and prayers your way. What a beautiful tribute and smile. You can see what an wonderful, kind soul she had, and how proud she made you. Remember that her light and love will forever live and shine in your hearts. Namaste, Dorothy

Ginny and Tom,
It is with heavy hearts learning of Sarah’s transition, that we send our love and prayers. What a lovely tribute to Sarah you have written. Sounds like she lived her life to the fullest and has left a legacy of love. May peace be with you. With love, Kayelily and Dave

A beautiful life and smile. Thank you for sharing the stories--I will be thinking about Sarah and her family, especially Ginny and Tom, the ones I have been privileged to know and love. May you continue to feel the warmth of Sarah's smile and presence! Kath Tobias

Sarah Smiles! and her smile will be forever in our hearts. When we moved to our first home in Raleigh, we were blessed to live next door to the little girl with the smiling face. Over the years we have watched her grow from that young child, proudly l holding her baby sister, Amy, to an amazing thoughtful, funny, gracious, intelligent woman. Her smile lit rooms whenever she entered. We will miss her, but rejoice that her long journey into death is over...that she is a peace, and is certainly enjoying her Heavenly family. You are missed, but will never be forgotten Sarah. You are loved by the Jarvis family.

Dear Ginny, I know your heart is broken, and I am so sorry. While you are glad she won't suffer anymore, you will miss her presence. I pray God will give you and your family the peace and comfort you need at this difficult time.
Ceil Blackwell (Beth Swartz's mother)

Dear Rivers family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find comfort from the promises that God has in store for us in the near future. "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life" - John 5:28 ,29.

in the words of e.e. cummings which have ever rung true for us
i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
                           i fear
no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)

On behalf of the staff of Raleigh Little Theatre, I wanted to express my condolences to your whole family for the loss of Sarah. I only met her once - when Howard brought her to Cinderella 30 - to see the production that she so loved working on with Haskell. In that brief interaction she struck me as a kind, warm and energetic person. Hers is a huge loss and we will be thinking about all of you during this time.

My deepest sympathies to Sarah's family on this great loss of your beloved Sarah. I was at Raleigh Little Theatre last night and was flooded with memories of Sarah and how much she loved theatre and RLT AND how really good she was at it. I loved going to Dream Dinners and being welcomed so warmly by Sarah and Amy (I still miss making those terrific dinners). They were a great team and always fun to be around and very helpful. Sarah brought a lot of sunshine to so many. She will be missed.

I am sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Praying for all the family.

I am wrapping my virtual arms around Ginny and Tom at this tender time, knowing how your love carried Sarah through her illness. I hope that in time good memories with Sarah will come to ease some of the pain you feel now. God is always with you and with her, to comfort, sustain, and heal.

I found myself moved to tears reading about Sarah's beautiful life and comments from the people who knew and loved her.  What a beautiful smile! Sending love from Montana to all her family and friends. --aj

What a beautiful smile Sarah had. We'll miss seeing it.

never knew her but i am from NCSA family - was there till 82' then to NYC to pursue an acting career- just wanted to say - how lovely this memorial is and that i am sorry i didnt know her - glad she had a successful career doing what she loved and was able to have a family and be loved by a good man - many blessings - samantha daniels

We will miss you Sarah and you will always be in our hearts. We have a lot of wonderful memories, like when you were pushing Tracey in her stroller at the beach (you could barely reach the handles ) Rest peacefully your suffering is over Love Uncle John and Aunt Edie