Sarah (Davis) Barber

Sarah Davis Barber, 103, departed her earthly life and entered her eternal life April 15, 2019. She was born November 27, 1915 to Lillie Mae Gallman and John Davis in Columbia, South Carolina. She attended Booker T. Washington High School.

Sarah was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of Second Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina.

Sarah married James “Jim” Barber, Sr. , and of their union two children were born; Annahbelle Barber Hiller and James Barber, Jr. She also raised her special nephew, George Buggs.

She was affectionately known to many family members, friends and community members as Momma Sarah. Momma Sarah was passionate about cooking, her church, her family and playing dominoes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, children; her brother, Arthur Gallman; and her sister, Annie Bell Evans.

Sarah leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted grandson and caregiver William “Jimmy” Hiller (Marian) of Ridgeway, South Carolina; a special niece, Louise Mayes; and a plethora of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, great-great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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