"Man WTF happened kiddo! You played such a role in my life. We had our live for Nursing and you had an insatiable desire to learn, grow and become the best nurse you could be...and beyond good you were. That vibrant personality of yours just poured out in everything you did and were. You raised 2 amazing babies into a couple of the best like you. I know they will go far in life. You were my baby girl's bestie as well! You two crazy girls raised your babies and men together and then were off to work as two of the most awesome nurses I knew. She is heartbroken as I. You two had plans for the future together..God kid..we would have done anything for you!! I hope you are at the garden surrounded by his glory in the most perfect peace. Life was a struggle at times..but we always made it thru...us nurses..the most self medicating ' procrastinatin, self neglecting souls I know! If nothing else comes out of this. I pray we nurses learn to slow down and give a little more TLC to ourselves.....may your healing hands be always blessing another even in the afterlife! I love you kiddo...always and forever! I am heartbroken for so many reasons with the loss of your beautiful self!"
In loving memory of
Sara Nicole Graham
September 19, 1978 - November 18, 2019
Sara Nicole Graham, 41, of West Burlington, Iowa died November 18, 2019 at her home.
Born September 19, 1978 in Peoria, Illinois she was the daughter of Michael Lee Harker and Belinda Banks Gresham. She married Jeremy Michael Graham on September 24, 1999. They later divorced. She was most recently in a relationship with Shane Williams.
Sara earned her RN from Southeastern Community College Nursing Program on July 27, 2005. She worked for Oak View Care and Rehabilitation.
She was of the Christian faith.
Sara was indeed the life of the party! She was her mom's ROCK! She gave all of herself 100% of the time. She was a strong mother, daughter and friend. Smart. Driven, and loved by hundreds.
She is survived by her two children Danielle Alexis Graham of Cedar Rapids and Tyler Perry Graham of West Burlington; her mother Belinda Gresham of West Burlington; her step-father Tom Gresham that helped raise her, of Carthage, Illinois and one sister Amanda LeAnne Staats of Burlington; her boyfriend Shane Williams and her ex-husband Jeremy Graham and his family.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, father, one brother Ryan Harker and her beloved dog Milo.
The Celebration of Life for Sara will be 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
A memorial has been established for a scholarship fund in her name for the Nursing program at Southeastern Community College.
Tributes
"I have only know Sara for a few years through work at Oakview but I have grown to respect her and her knowledge of nursing and I could count on her to get things done when I talked to her about a concern about the patient/resident . I will miss you, rest in peace. Thoughts and prayer to her mom and her children through this difficult time. "
"Sara i hope and pray you have found your peace watch over your babies and your mom you will forever be loved and never forgotten "
"Sara i hope and pray you have found some peace you will forever be miss and never forgotten please watch over your babies and your mom fly high with the angels sweetie "
"Rest in peace Sara.I will never forget you.You and my daughter Jennifer were school friends and when Jen had her car accident in 1993 you helped me do the paper route Jen and I had.I never had to wait on you,you were always ready when I picked you up.My thoughts and prayers are with your sons and family. "
"I hope you?re at perfect peace. Rest easy. ?"
"Sara took care of my daughter before she started school. She loved her like she was her own daughter. She shared her joys and laughter with her children and Cat. She always had a new project or activity to share with them. She was so much fun to be with and watch the kids together at the end of the day.
She moved away for a few years, When they moved back, Danielle and Cat had instantly became friends not knowing that they knew each other in the past. Sara knew Cat right away.
The last few years she has given herself in taking care of so many people in the nursing home. One of those people she has lovingly served? My 102 year old Mother-in-law. I am so grateful for Sara. All her love and laughter she shared with everyone. Sara, you will always be in our hearts and our memories. Sweet peace until we meet again."
"Yu were one of the best sisters, Aunts and The Best mom and the strongest woman I knew, I love yu and yu will always be remembered, I will miss yu so much, The kids miss yu deeply, Please watch over us and take care of gpa and Dad for us??"
"Fly high my beautiful friend. She was the most sincerest person I ever encountered. All my love to those suffering with losing such an amazing soul. "
"Sara was going to be our daughter-in-law. We fell in love with her the first time she came to visit us with Shane. We will miss her so much."
"I met Sara at OakView Care when I came to pick up a patient for my work. Sadly I didn't get to know as well as you all did, but she instantly made me feel like we had known each other for years. Sorry for your loss. Her positive energy with her patients will be missed. "
"Sending my condolences to her family and friends and the kids. Sarah was a wonderful caring women I remember when I had no where to go or stay she let me stay with her and took me in as if I was one of hers. She will never be forgotten ??"
"Sending my condolences to her family, her friends, and most importantly her children! I?ve met Sara a couple of times, and she was the kindest soul that you could meet and remember she will be missed by thousands! Rest in paradise! ?"
"I want to thank you for being the best Aunt to Nadia and giving her such positivity about life. She will always love and miss you and remember the great times she had staying with you guys when we came down to visit during the summer. Amazing heart and soul... You have the best seat in the house now. We love you Sara and you won't be forgotten. Rest in Paradise.. **Emily, Nadia and Aurora**"
"Sara I have known you for most our lives. You have a positivity about you that is so infectious. Those around you are smiling as they watch you light up a room. You are missed. Thank you for letting us into your light. "
"Sara was such a caring woman and always helped anyone out that needed it. She had the most contagious smile and her smile brightened each room or place she walked in. I am so sorry for the families loss. Rest in Heaven Sara "
"I miss you kid, love always bobbi"