Sister.Michael Henry was a lifelong friend for 69 years and my teacher in third, fifth, seventh and eighth grades at St. Rose of Lima Parish School in Miami Shores FL Her impact on my life and the lives of my fellow classmates was immeasurable. Just this month at the age of 77 we were writing each other to share our unique memories of and humorous incidents with Sister during those eight years she was our primary teacher at St. Rose unaware that that this would be her last month among us. All of us loved her and are grateful to have been her students.
I was also fortunate to have been able to continue my relationship with Sister Sarah throughout the years that followed. We kept in touch by mail and telephone at first and via email and cell phone as those technologies evolved later. After Sister returned to Barry as an Associate VP, we were able to visit in her apartment at the Villa and during meals together in nearby restaurants. When my mother was ill and dying in 2001, Sister visited her often and called me in AZ afterwards to share with me how mom was doing. She was mom’s last visitor in March and led her in a final Hail Mary together before the end of their visit. My last physical visit with Sister was on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2001 when she took my sister and me out for breakfast before mom’s funeral Mass at St. Rose.
During Easter week when I tried to call Sister several times for a catch-up phone visit, I was disappointed not to hear her voice at the other end. Instead I received repeated phone recordings stating “Sister is not available at this time”.
Sister was one of a kind....capable and smart yet humble; strong yet gentle; humorous and quick witted; energetic and athletic having grown up alongside brothers she loved so dearly; generous and faithful. Hers was truly a life well lived and focused on loving service to God, family, students, colleagues and friends. I loved her and look forward to being with her once again to spend an eternity with God when that time comes.
Peggy Fillyaw Sosey

Thank you to all the Sisters who made this video possible, so that Sister Sarah's relatives could participate in these events, despite quarantining. Very lovely to watch.

I feel so blessed to have worked at the Literacy Center for four years with Sr. Sarah. Every morning she was there before anyone else making sure there was hot water for tea and coffee and cookies out for the tutors and learners. Rest in peace, oh faithful servant, and may perpetual light shine upon you.