Sarah Paige Segerstrom, age 16, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
Sarah was born in Wilmington, daughter of Mark Andrew and Alice Piziak Segerstrom. She was a junior at Concord High School, Class of 2019.
Sarah enjoyed babysitting and recently started working at the Siegel JCC Kidsplace program. She has a huge heart for children, especially those with special needs. Her favorite time was spent in the peer mentoring program for those with special needs at Concord High School. She enjoyed volunteering at the church nursery.
Sarah was a fierce competitor in field hockey and lacrosse at Concord High School. She was a talented musician, playing both the piano and violin. Her performances in churches and schools will always be remembered. Sarah also had fun spending time at Broadkill Beach with her family and friends, highlighted by the annual 4th of July parade, party and bonfires.
Sarah is predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Lawrence Piziak, Sr. In addition to her parents, Sarah is survived by her siblings, Emma, Hannah and Mark, paternal grandparents, Carl and Karen Segerstrom, maternal grandmother, Jean Piziak, many aunts and uncles; Lynn Knotts (Nick), Scott Segerstrom (Katie), Clare Shumate (Noah), Laura Ritchie (John), and Larry Piziak, and many loving cousins.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1217 Wilson Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. A viewing will be held at the church prior to the service from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at Lombardy Cemetery, Wilmington, DE.
The family would like to express great appreciation to those that donated to the Sarah Seg go fund me page set up by her friends, the money is being planned for use at Concord High School in memory of Sarah. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may also be made in Sarah’s memory to NAMI Delaware, 2400 W 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 www.namidelaware.org
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