Sarah Ann Carter Bryars, 79, born in Delaware County, Pa. and a resident of Dyas, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at North Baldwin Infirmary.
She was a homemaker and mother to nine children.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Bryars of Dyas; five sons, Robert Gardner of Bay Minette, John (Shelby) Gardner of Excel, Arthur (Gerri) Gardner of Robertsdale, Thomas (Tiki) Gardner of Perdido and Edward (Bess) Gardner of Rabun; three daughters, Theresa Gardner of Dyas, Roseanna (Shannon) Edwards of Malcom and Katie (Charles) Jones of Robertsdale; a sister, Pat Lucussie of Euse, Fla.; 35 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Gertrude Carter; and a son, Donald Phillip Gardner.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at 2 p.m., at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore, with Sister Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow in White Cemetery in Dyas.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Darrin Gardner, J.R. Gardner, Billy Gardner, Robbie Gardner, Thomas Sprinkle and Phillip Gardner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Coleman and Shannon Edwards.
Arrangements by Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, Atmore.
