Sara Jean Barker, 97, passed away peacefully Monday evening at the beautiful Hospice of West Alabama.
Baker has resided at Regency Retirement Village in Tuscaloosa. She was a member of Irondale United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three children, Brenda Coss (Jerry), Connie Pendley (Ronnie), and Ronnie Barker (Patti); six grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Alta Mize; her loving husband, James A. Barker; and five brothers.
The family wishes to thank all of her caregivers at Regency and Hospice for the wonderful, loving, caring attention they provided.
The public viewing will be held on Friday, September 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with the graveside service immediately following at 12 p.m.