Sarah Stults

Sarah Marie Stults lovingly knelt in awe and worship before her heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Accompanied by angels, they welcomed Sarah; a true earth angel to her eternal home, into the arms of her savior Jesus.

Sarah was born March 21, 1927 to Arthur Mae “A.M.” and Ruth Pearce in Edmond, Oklahoma. The fifth of seven children, Sarah often referred to herself as “the runt of the bunch”, being the smallest and quite petite. While she may have considered herself “runt”, anyone who knew Sarah, knew she was anything but. She was strong, brave, quick witted, bright, kind, creative, spunky, gentle and talented. She gave credit for any talent she may have acquired to her parents. She often talked about her father A.M. being quite musically inclined and that he insisted that all seven children play an instrument. Sarah played the fiddle and flute. Her mother Ruth was an artist, and she lovingly treasured the paintings created by her mother. Sarah certainly inherited such ability and creativity from her cherished parents.

Sarah, by all accounts, was a heavenly work of art, created for and by God whom she lived her precious life. She loved to create stain-glass pieces and wove her life into a remarkably stunning and priceless creation.

In the summer of 1947 Sarah married the love of her life, R.A. “Dick” Stults. On August 14, 2014, they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. To their beautiful marriage, they were blessed with two children, Susan Marie and Lindell Dee. Together they worshipped God and enjoyed the fellowship of countless friends at the Wellston Church of Christ for many years. Later in life, when driving wasn’t as easy they began attending the Luther Church of Christ, where they had many great friends also. Together, they enjoyed many happy years of working, traveling, loving and worshipping as one.

Sarah attended Edmond Public Schools and then received a BS degree in Education from Central State University, also in Edmond, Oklahoma. Her beloved mother, Ruth, also known as “Granny Pearce” was an entrepreneur, who owned a flower shop. Sarah often talked about how her mother was always working in the flower shop and pushed all of her children to get an education. Sarah, as well as all of her siblings furthered their education at the collegiate level. Sarah, as well as her three sisters all became teachers. When she and Dick married, they began their teaching career in Marlow, Oklahoma. Later they moved to Luther, Oklahoma, where she taught mostly third grade alongside Dick, the elementary school principal for over thirty years. Upon her retirement, she again worked alongside Dick and Lindell on their farm in Luther.

Sarah enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, and all things flowers, but she loved traveling! She loved to experience new places, see new and old things and take in God’s masterpiece. As much as she enjoyed traveling, she also loved coming home. She had an amazing childhood. She talked about it often, especially the “gray stucco house” on 9th street in Edmond, which was “the farm” and her favorite home. She loved going home to the farm. She also loved her brothers and sisters dearly and had wonderful memories of them as children and adults alike. Home, with her parents and siblings was where she learned much and to cook was one such thing. Meals with Sarah were beautiful, a true delight and dessert was a specialty. Topped with her homemade ice cream, her pecan pies were as delicious as they were beautiful.

Sarah was never more in love or filled with joy than when she was surrounded by her family. She was overjoyed and delighted when their son Lindell married Shawna in 1986, but ecstatic might begin describe her feelings at the birth of their grandson Ryan in 1993. Her love for Ryan was like no other. He truly was the light of her life. Together they gardened, had Bible study, collected rocks, played cowboys and did just about anything Ryan had on his mind. He was her favorite, the one she loved the best.

God provided Sarah with the kindest, most genuine heart. Possibly the greatest gift one could receive would have been to call Sarah “friend.” She was known by many names, Mrs. Stults, Sarah, Sadie, Mom, Mollie Cat and Maw. Regardless of the name, she always answered with a precious smile and her sweet disposition.

Sarah, like the glass pieces she created, reflected God’s love, kindness, grace, mercy and friendship. She welcomed God, her creator to cut the pieces of her life like glass, to sand and sauter them, fitting each piece perfectly, similarly to a stained-glass piece, so shined God in and through Sarah. Her life is a masterpiece, each color representing loved ones, friendship, a time, an experience or memory. Sarah knew God and treasured His gifts of love and forgiveness and she wanted those gifts to be known to all people. Sarah left us with a farewell, she wrote, “I have looked forward to kneeling in awe before my heavenly Father to thank Him for His creations. My last request – Study God’s word, Keep His commandments, and Remember to love one another.” Love Sarah

Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, A.M. and Ruth Pearce, as well as her beloved husband Dick Stults and cherished daughter Susan Marie Stults. Also, sisters Ester, Pat Jacobs, Dee Ray, Grace Thompson, brothers Newton and Dr. Henry Pearce preceded Sarah in death. Sarah is survived by her son, Lindell Stults and wife Shawna of Luther, Oklahoma; grandson, Ryan Stults and wife Karisa of Luther, Oklahoma; as well as several nieces, nephews and treasured friends.