Sasikala Volety (nee Bhavaraju), age 64, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family and loved ones.

Born on June 13th, 1962, in Kakinada, India, to Bhavaraju Seshagiri Rao and Bhavaraju Hemalatha, she lived a life fulled with love, wisdom, creativity, and compassion.

She is survived by her loving husband, Tirumal Volety; her daughter, Pooja Volety; her son-in-law, Ronak Naik; and her cherished grandson, Sriram Naik. She is also lovingly remembered by her siblings - Kamesh Bhavaraju, Srinivas Bhavaraju, Suseela Satyavolu, and Sai Bhavaraju - along with countless relatives, friends, students readers, and admirers whose lives she deeply touched.

Sasikala was a brilliant scholar and a gold medalist throughout her academic journey. An exceptional teacher, she inspired and shaped the lives of many students with patience, intelligence, and kindness.

She was also a highly respected writer in the Telugu literary community, admired for her talent, depth of thought, and contributions to literature. Beyond her accomplishments, she was a gifted singer, artist, avid reader, and a remarkable conversationalist whose curiosity and knowledge spanned countless subjects.

Her radiant smile and infectious laughter could brighten any room. She had a generous heart that always gave freely - offering encouragement, appreciation, warmth, and unwavering support to everyone around her. She was the first to uplift others, celebrate their successes, and make people feel valued and loved.

To her family and friends, Sasikala was the embodiment of strength, grace, courage, and unconditional love. She found immense joy in celebrating life, hosting family and friends, caring for nature and animals, and creating meaningful connections with everyone she met. Her presence brought comfort, joy, wisdom, and light to all who knew her. She was an ardent Satya Sai Baba Devotee.