Sarah Rose Serrano age 21, a resident of Aurora, NC died Friday, February 8, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Edward Christian Church officiated by Pastor David Linton. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 1:00 PM until the service hour.
Sarah Rose was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1997. Sarah touched the lives of everyone she ever came in contact with. The thing she loved doing the most was spending time with her son, family and friends. Her son Ritchie was the light of her life, the center of her world, and the apple of her eye. Nothing made her happier than the laughter of her baby boy. She could never sit still, she always had to be doing something to keep herself busy whether it was laughing and joking with people or taking “selfies”. Anytime that you would talk to Sarah she would have you laughing uncontrollably. She was always the “rock” that everybody could lean on. When she walked into a room the whole room would instantly light up. Sarah will be greatly missed by her mother, her father, her son, her siblings, all her family, and her friends.
She is survived by her mother: Melissa Southard and dad: Jason Southard of Aurora, NC; a son: Ritchie Serrano Southard of Aurora, NC; a sister: Jackie Miloro and husband Scott of Aurora, NC; two brothers: Michael Serrano and fiancee Madison of Newport, NC; Matthew Serrano of Aurora, NC; maternal grandmother: Myra Shields of Aurora, NC; maternal grandfather: Tom Shields of Aurora, NC; paternal grandmother: Rosa Gonzalez, two nieces: Sophia and Secilia Miloro, two step-sisters: Taylor Tewkesbury and Courtney Southard and many uncles, aunts and cousins who loved her. She was preceded in death by her father: George Serrano who died on January 19, 1997.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Serrano family.

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Memorial Service

Saturday, February 16, 2019
2:00 PM

Edward Christian Church - Directions

23 Academy Sreet

Edward, NC 27821

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Edward Christian Church - Directions
23 Academy Sreet, Edward, NC 27821

Saturday, February 16, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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February 15, 2019

Sylvia Carrow says:

Sorry for your loss
Prayers for the family
February 28, 2019

Anonymous says:

I am so sorry for your loss. May God words of promise found in John 6:40 brings you consolation and a small measure of peace. Please accept my sincere regards and heartfelt condolences. ~MM~
February 27, 2019

Sophia King says:

Sarah was a beautiful girl with a huge heart. I will never forget her smile that lit up every room she walked in. She left this earth way to soon, and she will surely never be forgotten by any of us. Rest easy baby girl. Watch over your family.
February 20, 2019

Deshuen Smith says:

To start off i love you with all of me from the bottom of my heart to the core of my soul, you was an is my best friend my other half my back bone my queen my wife. It was never legal but for yrs i always loved cared an tried to protect you like a husband do a wife, an doing all that with someone as special sweet kind caring funny amazing spontaneous outgoing self-driven remarkable incredible smart strong witty an many many more great and amazing personalities that made you so unique, made me fall an still madly in love with you idk how to really live without you, we had our moments but we always had each other backs....an god got yours an you still got mine its not the same i can tell you so much but all of it you already know an im sure ill tell you daily til i see you again sarah rose Serrano, a name so sweet an soft off the lips like a cool breeze of the coast. Only regret i can truly say an it will kill me til i see you again is never settling down with you an living the rest of our lives together... I promise i will make you proud of me an keep you in my heart an mind til the end of time regardless you is my wife my sarah serrano Smith my baby my everything, an i will always be a call or text away from mama an pops an richie if they ever need me or your siblings, they our family i love them as much as i love you. Please never leave me, i know you always with me, i love you Mrs. Smith "lil smitty" always an forever -TrueLove DMS 8.31.11
February 20, 2019

Alyssa Hotchkiss says:

Sarah you will forever be missed, you helped me through so much and I can't imagine never having met you. Your smile shined so bright and lit up everyone around you. Missing you always❤❤
February 19, 2019

Brook Cuthbertson says:

Sarah you were such an amazing person. You had a beautiful smile with an infectious laugh. There wasn't a moment we spent together where we didn't throw our heads back in laughter. I remember all the night's I stayed over and the headaches we gave mom. What I would give to laugh with you just one more time. You were the first true friend I had ever had, you accepted me for who I was. You were such a kind, sweet, beautiful soul. This world was lucky to have you! I'll never forget you or the moments we shared, no matter how much time passes. I still can't believe you're gone. I know you're in abetter place, it would be better if that place was here with us still, but I guess he needed you more. Until we meet again my sweet friend, I love you forever and always.
February 19, 2019

Sarah Jones says:

I miss and love you so much sissy i can't believe that you are gone rest in peace my Angel you well always be in my heart
February 17, 2019

Angela Hamilton says:

Sarah had this amazing smile that was contagious. Such a beautiful soul gone too soon. I will always remember baby girl, until the day I leave this planet. Rest easy baby girl. You are at peace now. You have an amazing family that will look after your baby boy. ❤
February 16, 2019

Anna Allen says:

Sweet Sarah, from growing up with you to working with you as adults, you always had such a beautiful smile on your face that I will never ever forget. My thoughts and prayers go to your sweet family in there time of mourning. Fly high babygirl.
February 16, 2019

Sheila Rogers says:

So sorry Melissa to hear this. Sending my condolences to all of you.
February 15, 2019

Tracy Robbins says:

Oh Sarah I am going to miss talkin to u, miss all of ur selfies that u would share of ur beautiful smile, gorgeous face, just everything about u was PERFECT! I am so sorry that I cant be there to say see u later becus it's never a goodbye as we will see each other again. I just wish we had more time with u honestly. It's not going to be the same, my heart is hurting for the entire family. To Melissa I am so terribly sorry, I cant even sit here and say I kno what ur goin thru, becus i dont kno, just remember that no matter where I'm at I will ALWAYS be here for you, and the family regardless. To Jackie, Matthew & Michael, I am so deeply sorry, I have been praying day in and day out for god to give each and every one of u strength to get thru another day. Please try ur hardest to remain strong for mommy as she needs all of u the most right now. I kno this is not easy for any of u guys but please keep in mind that i am only just a phone call, text message, fb message away!! I will continue to keep all of u guys in my prayers during this difficult time. I'm saddened that i cannot be there to attend services with the family, but I will be there in ur hearts. Sarah babygirl please watch over ur son, ur mother, brothers, sister, and the rest of the family as they are goin to need u to show them signs that ur doin just fine. I'm going to miss u soooo much. Again to each & every one of u I am soo soo sorry!I loveeeee all of u guys today, tomorrow, always & forever ❤❤
February 12, 2019

Phyllis Farmer says:

My heart is broken. Such a young life lost. Continued love and prayers for the family. Fly with the angels sweet baby girl.
February 15, 2019

Jan Wilman says:

Sweet Sarah, We are heartbroken to hear of your passing. Sing with the angels, dance on the clouds, slide down the rainbows, and let your star shine bright. You will be missed but always remembered with love. Sending love and prayers to your family, we send our deepest heartfelt condolences . We will keep you in our hearts and cherish the memories of you.
February 15, 2019

Sarah Hunt says:

I'm very sorry for your loss of this beautiful girl . I pray that the Comforter touch you all in this time of grief. Much love to the family. Rest In Peace Sarah
February 13, 2019

Mom says:

Sarah Rose, Our beautiful Angel, I just want you to know that Mom and Dad love you so much. We promise you that we will raise Richie to the best of our ability. We know you will be watching down and protecting him. We will make you proud, and that's a promise. Ugh, this is going to be so tough not getting any more phone calls from you, no more hearing your voice, no more seeing that beautiful smile, no more hugs, no more seeing you taking selfies, no more hearing, I love you Mommy. Oh God, I don't know what we are all gonna do! You left me with the biggest heartache any mother could go through. I told you that you can't leave me first! Ugh Baby.. I really miss you. We ALL miss you! I love you baby Girl!
February 13, 2019

Myra Shields says:

Dearest Sarah... I just can't bear living in a world without your beautiful smile... my heart Is in a million pieces and I know that it will never be put back together. Miss you so much Girl...
February 12, 2019

Rhonda Blount says:

I just met Sarah a couple of months ago threw my fiancé Ryakeem they were real close. But from the time I've met her she was always sweet to me an my children. Very humble an well respected. I'm sorry this had to happen. God knows best. Too the family if there's anything I can do to help please contact us.
February 12, 2019

Mary Ellis says:

So Sorry for the Loss of Your Beautiful Daughter
February 12, 2019

Robina Norman says:

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to everyone. Sarah was a beautiful young woman who will be missed.
February 11, 2019

Lisa Santimaw says:

My heart goes out to you all. Hugs and prayers. Love y'all.
February 11, 2019

Cassandra Dixon says:

I'm deeply sorry for your families loss and I send all my best wishes and my prayers out to your family I never knew Sarah very well but I knew her brothers and sisters well and I heard a lot of great things about her especially that she was a great friend to many people who I've known and she was very beautiful. I just wanted to send my condolences and may she Rest In Peace prayers are with you all
February 11, 2019

Justin Biggerstaff says:

Rest easy Sarah Rose gonna miss you!