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Sarah R. Rodriguez passed peacefully into her next life Wednesday, July 16, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 81. Because of her dedication, determination, intelligence and elegant social graces, Sarah made local history when she became the first female clerk in the Bexar County District Clerk's Office in 1953. "Miss Sarah", as she was known, served proudly as district clerk for 40 years to Judge Sol Casseb and Judge Peter Michael Curry before retiring in 1993. She was certified in 1979, by the Texas Center for the Judiciary in Court Management. She was born in San Antonio to Leon and Hortense Rodriguez and spent in her lifetime living in Corpus Christi and Galveston. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 36 years, Lt. Robert Vidal Rodriguez, her beloved parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three loving sons, Robert Larry Rodriguez, James Leonard Rodriguez, and Alfred Lionel Rodriguez; and two daughters-in-law, Elba Alicia Rodriguez, and Jannette Rodriguez. She blessed the lives of her eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sarah was a devout, practicing Catholic and an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help where she participated as treasurer of the Altar Society and the choir. Over her lifetime, she diligently served her family and community. She was a member of Las Guadalupanas, the Ladies's Lulac Council #187, the Southside Lyons and a supporter for the Spanish American Baseball League. She was also a frequent court-appointed Ad Litem for many adoption cases. One of her favorite past times was traveling. She was quite the traveler and enjoyed many family journeys to various destinations like Rockport Beach, Virginia, California, New York and of course, Las Vegas and Coushatta. Sarah was endlessly dedicated to nurturing and caring for her entire family, including her loyal friends. Her kindness, generosity and boundless energy affected all those who knew her. Her beautiful presence and warm spirit will be greatly missed by all of her loved ones. A rosary will be held Sunday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park South Funeral Chapel, 1700 SE Military Drive. A memorial mass celebrating her life will be conducted Monday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 818 South Grimes Street. An interment will follow to San Fernando Cemetery Number 2. Her church will be hosting a reception in her honor at the church hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, immediately after the memorial service

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Sarah R. Rodriguez

March 8, 1927 - July 16, 2008