Sara M. Solomon, 79, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully, December 11, 2016 at Plantation Assisted Living in Porter, Texas. (Her daughter, Angela remained by her side as she slipped into God''s arms.) Sara was born May 2, 1937 in Fort Wayne at the home of Aunt Velma and Uncle Carl Hattendorf. She was a daughter to the late John and Helen (Nern) Monahan and was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne until she relocated to Kingwood, Texas in 2015.
She graduated from Central High School in 1955 and then attended University of Saint Frances in Fort Wayne. She was employed at St. Joseph Hospital and a legal secretary for the law firm of Hoffman, Moppert and Solomon. She was a past member of the Indiana Law Wives, the Junior League, and the Editor and Business Manager of the Junior League of Fort Wayne 1973-74. Her passions included dancing, playing tennis, gourmet cooking/ fine dining, tending to her flowers, and spending time with dear friends.
"She was gregarious, gorgeous, and generous. Her strength, courage, and character are a lasting memorial of her own creation. She will always be remembered and celebrated for her determination, hospitality, and especially her sense of gifted humor. Her infectious laughter and spirit endures as an uplifting inspiration to all those who knew and loved her."
She is survived by her daughter, Angela Blue of Kingwood, TX; sons, Christopher (Laura) Blue of West Columbia, Texas and Shawn Blue of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Sister, Mary Kathryn (Wesley) Laseksi; and grandson, Skyler Devon Blue of Coldwater, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Solomon, in 1986.
Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2016 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. She will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to Saint Mary's Soup Kitchen.
"If Love could have saved you, You would have lived forever" by- David Ellsworth.