Sarah Esther Kohn

1936 - 2017

Sarah Esther Kohn obituary, 1936-2017, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne

Atlanta, Georgia

Sarah Kohn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 8, 2017.

Sarah Esther Kohn, of Atlanta, died on November 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Gunther (Gus) Kohn, her son, David Kohn, and her mother, Justa Vega. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Beverly Johnson of Atlanta, two grandchildren, Isabelle Johnson and Wyatt Johnson of Atlanta, and her brother, Julio Villanova (Julia) of Middletown, NY. Sarah was known for her outgoing personality and giving spirit. After retiring in 1999, Sarah took care of her husband, Gunther, who had Parkinson’s disease, until his death in 2008. Following his death, Sarah continued taking care of others by volunteering at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, GA, where she was active in the St. Vincent de Paul ministry, Flower ministry, parish mission trips and bible studies. Being a long time breast cancer survivor, Sarah volunteered for many years at Georgia Cancer Specialists at Northside Hospital assisting patients receiving treatment. She also enjoyed traveling, walking, gardening, reading and spending time with her friends and her grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at H. M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill, Brookhaven, GA. Funeral Mass to be held Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody, GA. Committal Service to follow at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody, GA.



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November 13, 2017

Lisa Huff

We are so sorry for your loss, Syb. You & your family are in our prayers! Love you very much my friend.... Pope & Lisa Huff

November 12, 2017

My condolences to the Kohn family for your loss. May God comfort and sustain you during this very difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

November 11, 2017

Chuck Jonesboro

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the words of God.

November 9, 2017

Bob Spidel

Sarah was a very good friend. I always felt so welcome when I visited her and Gus. She was a great roommate for my mom on our trip to Rome a few years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time.

November 9, 2017

Elaine and Paul Siegel

Your mother has been a dear friend for more than 35 years. We will greatly miss her.

November 8, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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Nov

13

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319

Nov

14

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

All Saints Catholic Church

Dunwoody, GA

Nov

14

Committal

Arlington Memorial Park

Sandy Springs, GA

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H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319

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