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Sara Wells Yearsley

  • June 8, 1920 - March 28, 2010
  • Newark, Delaware
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“I have many fond memories of Ms. Yearsley during my time at Sanford (3rd - 12th). ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Bill Metten - DE

“To the Yearsley Family: The year I graduated from Sanford was the year that Mrs. Yearsley retired. In my mind it was fitting that she received an...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Jaymi Helen Cook - Hockessin, DE

“To The Yearsley Family My father and I send you our heartfelt sympathy...We always enjoyed being with your Mom and Grandmom...We are related thru...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Jeanie and Mike Nojunas - MD

“Dave, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. May you find solace that she is in the hands of our Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Sean Borgia - Wilmington, DE

“Sara was the driving force at Sanford Preschool and my son absolutely adored her the 2 years he was there. She was great at leading the Preschool...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Sally Krapf - North East, MD

“To David and Becky we offer our condolences and prayers in the passing of our cousin Sara. She will be missed. M.R. & Diane Simpers.... ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: M. R. and Diane Simpers - Cocoa, FL


Sara Wells Yearsley, 89 of Newark, DE, died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Millcroft, Newark, DE. Born in Elkton, MD, on June 8, 1920, she was the daughter of the late R.K. and the late Emily (Simpers) Wells. She was the wife of the late John F. Yearsley who died in November, 1984. She retired in 1990 from the Sanford School after 25 years as the Director of Kindergarten. Mrs. Yearsley was a member of Winterthur Guild, St. Michaels Museum, Centerville School Advisory Board and Cecil County Historical Society. Survivors include her son: David Wells Yearsley and his wife Rebecca of Landenberg, PA; her grandchildren: Jacob A. Yearsley of Landenberg, PA and Ashley Altemus of Newark, DE; a great grandson: Sawyer Jacob Altemus of Newark, DE; and two nieces: Donna Melton and Patti Jones. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Crouch Funeral Home, 127 South Main Street, North East, MD where visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD. The family requests no flowers, however, memorial donations may be sent to the Sanford School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 888, Hockessin, DE 19707. For condolences, visit www.crouchfuneralhome.com.