Sara Ayers

Sara Bryan Ayers, 86, longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on December 3, 2014. Sara was born on March 11, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia to Lucy Parkinson and John Bryan.
Saras most treasured memory was the day she married the love her of life, John Johnny Raymond Ayers on July 10, 1954 in Charleston, West Virginia. Sara wrote that was, truly the day my life began.
Johnny predeceased her on August 23, 2002. Saras achievements included rising to the position of Vice President of internationally known Sarah Coventry Jewelry Company. She was transferred from Charleston to Clearwater, Florida then to Mobile, Alabama where she resided until her death. She was very active earlier in her life with the Mobiles Chapter of the Pilot Club as President several terms. Sara had many other activities, including being a member of the two Mardi Gras organizations Order of Athena and the Pirouettes, however, her most important role in life was always, without question, the care of her family.
Sara is survived by her three children, Linda James Merritt, Anita Shirah and David Linn Ayers, all residents of Mobile, Alabama. She was also blessed with six grandchildren Kelly Charles Zirlott, Fillan Brandy McInnis, Sara Shirah, Lauren Shirah, Andrew Ayers and Bryan Ayers as well as two great grandchildren, Kennedy and Preston Zirlott. She is also survived by her adored nephew, Randall Holly Montalbano and their daughter Megan, as well as other family and many, many beloved friends.
Celebration of her life and rejoicing her reunion with her beloved husband Johnny, and with her savior in heaven will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens, Monday, December 8, 2014. Visitation will commence at 10:00am until 12:00pm. Immediately following there will be a memorial service in the Mobile Memorial Gardens chapel officiated by Rev. Mark Griffin First Baptist Tillmans Corner. Pallbearers will include Fillan McInnis, Chuck Zirlott, Mike Shirah, Frank Kruse and Russ Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers include James Merritt and Preston Zirlott. Interment will be at Mobile Memorial Gardens after the chapel service and a reception to follow at First Baptist Tillmans Corner. All are welcome.
An excerpt from Captured by Sara Ayers
Let me out Oh, let me out
I want to run and dance in the moonlight,
To let my hair fly in the wind,
My voice rises to the heavens in song and laughter.
Sara is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Lord Jesus Christ and the love of her life, Johnny.

Visitation

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Monday, December 8, 2014
10 12:00 PM

Service

Funeral Service

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Monday, December 8, 2014
12:00 PM

Cemetery

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619