Obituary of Sarah Louise Delany

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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:
    • 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: James Stewart

    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:

AuthorAcademic 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)"

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