Sara J Little
Jun 8th, 1952 - Jun 18th, 2020- Birth Date: Jun 8th, 1952
- Death Date: Jun 18th, 2020
- Funeral Date: Jun 20th, 2020
- Location: to be announced at a later date
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Biography: Sara J. "Sam" Little, 68, of Littlestown, died Thursday, June 18, at her home. She was the wife of Jon F. Little for 46 years. Born June 8, 1952 in Jeannette, she was the daughter of the late Albert & Sara (Zatazelo) Wallace. Sam was a 1970 Jeannette High School graduate and obtained her B.S. from IUP. She was an art teacher retiring from Hanover High School after 38 years, during which time she was named PA Secondary Educator of the Year and was also given the Teacher Impact Award from WGAL. Last year, Sam founded the The Little Art Bank in Hanover and realized her lifelong dream of having a center for the arts for people of all ages and abilities.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her son, Nathan Little of Littlestown and her daughter, Lauren Little of Reading; her brothers, Albert Wallace, William Wallace and Kenny Wallace and her sisters, Millie Cramer, Patty Haggerty and Kathy Mentch, all of Western PA. Sam was predeceased by her sister, Janet Dinger.
If you knew Sam, you know she was always dressed to the nines in her own style. She had a sense of humor and a distinctive laugh. She loved her family and all her students deeply and was always there to help or listen and make a difference in so many lives. Her family is thankful they got to spend time together last year on a trip to Europe and will always cherish those memories.
Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Little Art Bank, 241 N. Franklin St., Hanover, PA 17331 to help continue Sam’s mission of using art to heal and improve lives. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.
Her passing comes as a shock to me. I ran into her out in public just before the art lab opened, and she invited me over to come check it out. We chatted for a while, and then it was time for her to get back to work on the lab. My deepest condolences go out to her family.
Sam's family, many students and friends;
Our hearts are so heavy with concern and caring for you in your loss of such a wonderful person in your lives.
Sam was a gifted and diverse person who always understood and accepted us.
Our thoughts are with you now and in the days ahead.
And we are always here for anything you made need.
My deepest condolences to her family. I will be praying for you to find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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Sara not only understood the importance and power of art, she saw potential in everyone to be creative and to use their creativity to better their lives. She was a singular personality who I will always remember fondly. My deepest and sincerest condolences to Jon, Nathan, and Lauren, to Sara's family and friends, to her students and cohorts, and to all who had the pleasure to know her and be touched by her graceful spirit. May her star shine forever.