Park, Sarah

Sarah E. Park of Athens, Illinois passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in Delta, Colorado.

Sarah is survived by several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Andrew Park on August 6, 1980; four brothers, Delmar, James, Clinton and Hubert; one sister, Mrs. Walter (Anna) Allen; four nephews, Gary Lee Savage, Kevin Chandler Savage, John Wayne Savage and Geo Hubert Savage.

Visitation will be held on Monday October 24, 2011, at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, where friends may call from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Athens Christian Church in Athens at 10:00 AM.

Mrs. Park was the daughter of George and Susannah Herron Savage. She married J. Andrew Park on September 14, 1946. She graduated from Tallula Community High School and Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Park attended Lincoln Land Community College, University of Chicago, University of Illinois and University of Joliet. She received her degree in 1978 and was employed by Memorial Medical Center as an instructor and head nurse for 18 years retiring in 1985.

She was a member of the Athens Christian Church, Past Matron and 50 year member of the Petersburg Chapter O.E.S., member of Pierre Menard Chapter D.A.R., past President and member of Menard County Board of Health, member of Athens Women’s Club and member of Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century.

Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital, St. Louise, MO or Athens Christian Church.