Obituary of Sarah Louise Delany

Sarah Louise Delany

Sarah Louise “Sadie” Delany (born September 19, 1889 in Lynch Station, Virginia) was an author and academic who was best known for being the subject of the New York Times bestselling oral history biography, “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years.” Sarah died on January 25, 1999 and her death was possibly because of old age. She died at the old age of 109 years.

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Sarah Louise Delany Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Delany, Sarah
Common Name: Sarah Louise Delany
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Lynch Station, Virginia, United States
Birth Date: September 19, 1889
Age: 109 (at death)
Also Known As: Sadie Delany
Occupations:
- Author
- Academic

Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Prego Pasta Sauce
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

Sarah's Family Tree

Birth Name: Sarah Louise Delany
Father: Henry Beard Delany (1858-1928)
Mother: Nanny Logan Delany (1861-1956)
Brother(s):

Hubert Thomas Delany (1901-1990)
Lemuel Thackara Delany (1887-1956)
William Manross Delany (1899-1955)
Henry Delany Jr. (1895-1991)
Lucius Delany (1897-1969)
Samuel Ray Delany (1906-1960)

Sister(s):

Annie Elizabeth Delany (1891-1995)
Julia Emery Delany (1893-1974)
Laura Edith Delany (1903-1993)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: January 25 1999 at age 109
Place: Mount Vernon, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Old age
Interment: Buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina

Category Tags:

Author Academic American Born on September 19th Born in 1889 Born in Virginia Died in 1999 Died at age 109 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"She was the first black person permitted to teach domestic science in New York City,"

"Sarah Delany lived a remarkable and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, strength, and determination that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Sarah Delany had an accomplished professional life as a pioneering African American educator and civil rights pioneer, but unfortunately passed away due to natural causes at an advanced age. (V)"

Is Ms. Sarah Delany still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.