Sarah Ann Harrison

Sarah Ann McQueen Harrison, of Dothan, died Friday, May 24, 2013 at her residence following an eighteen month battle with pancreatic cancer.  Her cherished family members were by her bed side as she peacefully went home to be in the Lord’s presence where her beloved mother, father and friends who preceded her in death are waiting for her arrival.

Sarah grew up in Ft. Deposit graduating in l961 from Lowndes County High School.  She cared deeply for the eighteen classmates who grew into lifelong friends.  Jack Rogers, President of the Class of 1961, will give a eulogy for Sarah at her funeral services.

From 1961-1965, Sarah attended Judson College in Marion earning a BS degree in physical education and English.  She excelled in athletic, leadership and service activities.   She was a member of the hockey, tennis and basketball teams.  She served as president of the Dorm Council and A Board.  She was a Judson Representative and she was chosen for the Blazer Club.  She was also chosen as a member of the Honor Council.  Her senior year she was selected to Who’s Who Among Student Leaders in American Colleges and Universities.

In 1983, Sarah earned an MS degree in school counseling from Troy University Dothan.  For twenty five years she taught physical education and English classes retiring in 1998 as the School Counselor at Eastgate Middle School in Ozark, Alabama.  During her career she taught students in the Dothan City School System, the Montgomery County Public Schools, the Brewton City Schools as well as the Ozark City Schools.  She loved being a teacher and she enjoyed working with K-12 students.  She especially felt great rewards serving as a middle school counselor.

Sarah is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dr. Thomas Harrison; two adoring children, Lee Anne Rodney Holland and Gray Emily Harrison; five exceptional grandchildren, Sarah Katherine and Harrison Holland; and, Lydia, Delcy and Graycie Harrison; an aunt, Peggy Woodham, Florala; four cousins, Robert and Melinda Woodham, Florala; Sheila Anderson, Florala; and, Joyce Higgs, Pensacola. The greatest love that one could know was to be a part of Sarah’s immediate and extended family.   She was “Nan” to the grandchildren, and a wonderful spouse, respected mother and trusted friend to the rest of us. To be a part of this circle was to know unfailing love and devotion.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28th at the First United Methodist Church, Dothan, Alabama.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, May 27th at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 1700 Barrington Road, Midland City, Alabama.  Memorial contributions may be made to the In Christ’s Name Ministry, First United Methodist Church, 1380 W. Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301.  Dr. James Sanders, Reverend Walker Epps and Reverend Allie Freeman will be the attending ministers.

Active Pallbearers will be Michael Paramore, Jeff Groover, Jeremy Carter, and B.T. Hinson, Dothan and Chad Stewart, Montgomery and Dr. Jason Wright, Auburn.  Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be the Progressors’ Sunday School Class, Lowndes County High School Alumni, Judson College Alumni, the Thursday Night Bunco Group, the Ladies Weekly Luncheon Groups and the Montana Grans.

The family would like to thank June and Bruce Wells, Jo and Rhett Williams, Jan and Stephen Kirkemeir, Kathy Wilks, Patsy Rach, Mitzi Watson, Pam Longchamp, Lilla Jones, Anita Garrett, Sid Norman, Glenda Moody, Becky Arnold, Sandy Brill and Mikel Thomas for their ongoing love and support to Sarah.  Dr. John Dunn, his staff and nurses consistently provided outstanding care, as did the Flowers Hospital Oncology Staff and Nurses.  It was the concern of hundreds of people throughout the region and state that provided a blanket of unbelievable love for Sarah and the rest of the family.

Wilks, Patsy Rach, Mitzi Watson, Pam Longchamp, Lilla Jones, Anita Garrett, Sid Norman, Glenda Moody, Becky Arnold, Sandy Brill and Mikel Thomas for their ongoing love and support to Sarah.  Dr. John Dunn, his staff and nurses consistently provided outstanding care, as did the Flowers Hospital Oncology Staff and Nurses.  It was the concern of hundreds of people throughout the region and state that provided a blanket of unbelievable love for Sarah and the rest of the family.

Covenant Hospice personnel were the guardian angels to Sarah in her last days of struggle.  Thanks to all the Covenant staff and Rosabel for showing Sarah and the family the pure meaning of compassionate care.

Funeral arrangements are being provided by Robert and Tony Byrd, Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory, 1700 Barrington Road, Midland City, Alabama 36350.