Sarah S. Gary (Spencer)

Sarah S. Gary, 88, of Abbeville, wife of Robert C. ‘Bob’ Gary, Sr., died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Summit Place of Anderson. She was born in Cartersville, GA to the late Jeff D. Spencer and Emma Costlow Spencer.

For many years, Mrs. Gary lovingly cared for children in her home. She later was employed as a teacher’s aide in special education with the Abbeville County School District. Mrs. Gary heartily enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. A member of Abbeville First Baptist Church, she worshipped at Main Street United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Gary is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bob, of the home; two sons, Robbie Gary (Bonnie) of Abbeville and Spencer Lee Gary (Montee) of Antreville; daughter, Suzanne Richards of Rock Hill; four grandchildren, Josh (Amy) Gary, Danielle Johnson, Brittany Gary and Tabitha (Boo) Bradley; and eight great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Emma, Gracie, Cullen, Emma Kate, Alayna, Shane and Zoey.

Graveside services will be 2:00PM, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Long Cane Cemetery with Rev. Brandon Fulmer officiating.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Gary, may be sent to Abbeville First Baptist Church, PO Box 825, Abbeville, SC 29620.

The family is at the home.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Gary family.