Sarah Moss

Whenever I think of Sarah, I can hear her voice saying "Hello, sunshine!", a greeting she always used whether we were meeting in person or chatting over text or email. Those words always lifted my heart and inspired me to be the sunshine that she saw within me. Sarah had a beautiful way with written words as well. A significant moment in my son's life, who had become fast friends with Sarah's son Coop in elementary school, was always marked by a heartfelt note from Sarah, where she recalled happy memories, extolled congratulations, and, most importantly, told him how wonderful he was and how much she cherished him and his friendship with Coop. She never overlooked a moment to make a kind gesture or say a kind word. I am so grateful for the time we had together and heartbroken it has come to an end.

Dear Chris, Grace & Kennan, Cooper, Satchel, & Mercer - we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Words fail in moments like this, but the words of her obituary captured Sarah so beautifully. She truly did brighten the lives of so many people she met. I was always so struck how, when she spoke to you, she had the gift to make you feel like you were THE person she most wanted to talk to at that moment. Every single time. That gift of seeing, noticing people, is what our world needs more of. May she inspire others to be more like her, and may each of you take comfort in the life and light she shared.

I will always think of Mrs. Moss’s huge, open-armed hugs and the brightest smile she gave whenever she saw me. I have been lucky enough to know those hugs- and her beautiful, quirky spirit- for as long as I can remember. So many core moments in my life, from Family Camp to countless sports growing up, to partying it up at Moss Shore and everything in between, had Mrs. Moss at the heart of them, helping and adding joy in any way she could. If my parents couldn’t make it, I never worried, because Mrs. Moss was always there. She baked brownies for movie nights, made me feel like an All-American after games, and listened when I needed someone most- especially this past New Year’s. The endless thoughtfulness and kindness she shared over the years inspire me to live with the same generosity and love for all people and creatures that she showed so naturally. Mr. and Mrs. Moss created my favorite family on the planet and gave me my best friends. I see her spirit now more than ever in her children, and I will carry the lessons she gave me for the rest of my life.