Sarah Harrington

Sarah Louise Harrington
A graveside service will take place at 10 am, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at South Park Cemetery with a funeral service to follow at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church. Doug Mills will officiate.

Sarah was born January 10, 1925 in Charleston, TN, to Joseph and Delcie Palmer who preceded her in death. In 1927 the family moved to Ruidoso, NM, where Sarah attended school up to the eighth grade, and later graduated from Roswell High in 1943. While in high school, her junior and senior years, she was very popular, that during the Final Ball given to the graduating class at New Mexico Military Institute, her dance card was filled. She never forgot about her "Brave Boys" from NMMI who were sent to war and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. She attended Texas Christian University for one year before transferring to University of New Mexico where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Education, with a major in Social Studies. Sarah was a lifelong member with both the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1946 she was crowned Sun Bowl Princess in El Paso Tx.

On June 8, 1951 Sarah married H.E. (Red) Harrington here in Roswell, NM. Their honeymoon took them to Meridian, Mississippi where they visited with family and friends.

Over the years she had developed a vast network of friends whom she loved dearly. There were many words to describe her, like quick minded, savvy investor, independent, fiery spirit, animal lover, and probably the most important; she was a loving, caring, supportive wife and mother. Sarah was also said to have a phenomenal memory when it came to the people and history of Roswell.

Sarah was very active in her community from such a young age. She was part of the Assistance League, Red Cross Nurse's Aide, Women's Club, and a Volunteer for the Humane Society; she also served for many years on the Library board.

Some of the highlights of her life included a trip to Europe in 1945 as a chaperone, where she also crossed into Germany. She never forgot how grateful the Europeans were for the Americans saving them from Nazi Germany. Sarah also got to spend a summer abroad in Mexico.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons; Gabe Harrington of Roswell, NM, and Bruce Harrington and his wife Tonya of Westminster, CO.

Sarah was also preceded in death by her brother Joseph McCarty.

Those serving as pallbearers are; Bruce Harrington, Gabe Harrington, Shane Olive, Jim Turner, David Lerner, Bob Byron, Jimmy Hooper, Gabe Martin, and Brian Shea. Serving as honorary pallbearer is Hughes Schwanecke.

She was an extremely patriotic American and conservative Republican who loved her family, friends, and country.