SAPLIS, Sarah Melissa

Sarah Melissa Saplis, What a beautiful gift God gave us for 19 years! Sarah with an "h", also known as Sarah-Bear. Precious daughter, devoted sister, and loving mother passed away with her beloved fiance, Trever Lightfoot, during a visit to Midland, Texas in the early morning hours of June 9th, 2003.

She is survived by her beautiful daughter Koralyn, her parents Jim and Connie Saplis, and sister Jennifer Saplis.

Sarah took great joy in loving and being loved by her extensive family ranging from coast to coast, and the Virgin Islands. Sarah's beautiful smile will be deeply missed by so many family members and friends who dearly loved her. She was adored for her joyful spirit, ambitious attitude, contagious laughter and quick wit. Sarah was loved by all and returned that love unconditionally. She was truly an exceptional young lady.

Visitation will be Friday, June 13, 2003 from 5PM- 8PM, and the service will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11 AM at Messinger Mortuaries, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale.

Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/12/2003.

Posted by Karen on January 30, 2010

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