Sarah Graham Spear of Montgomery, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Sarah was born in Florala, AL on April 23, 1939 to parents Penson R. Graham and Dora Nell McLauchlin Graham; shortly after moving to Montgomery.
After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, class of 1957, Sarah started working as a clerk in the Montgomery County Tax Collector’s Office, where she would go on to work 51 years. Of those 51 years, 19 years were in Service as an Elected Official in Montgomery County. Sarah was the 1st Female Tax Collector for Montgomery County 1991-1996, and the 1st Revenue Commissioner for Montgomery County 1996-2009.
Beyond her professional success, Sarah’s life shows that she truly had a servant’s heart, serving on the Board of Directors for Cancer Wellness, MACOA, Red Cross, Robert E. Lee Hall of Fame and Baptist East just to name a few.
Sarah was a Robert E. Lee Hall of Fame Recipient - 1995, Girl Scouts Women of Distinction - 2009, Hands on River Region Senior of the Year - 2013 & Hands on River Region Senior Lifetime Achievement Award - 2017, showing her life’s dedication to the Montgomery community.
In light of her accomplishments and achievements, it was her family and friends that brought her the most joy. Sarah, aka GAGA was most often referred to as a 2nd Mom by all of her daughter’s and grandson’s friends, as well as countless Auburn players throughout her 34 years as a TUF Auburn donor.
Predeceased by her husband, James (Jim) Spear. Sarah is survived by her two daughters, Debbie Baldwin and Connie Luckie (Matt Lynn); grandsons Zach Luckie, Austin Luckie and Chandlar Luckie; one brother Bill Graham and nephews Kenny Graham (Kelly) and Floyd Graham (Jennifer).
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Frazer Church, with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Her family would like to thank the staff of Wesley Gardens Duffy Center who made the last 3 years of her life full of joy!
In honor of Sarah’s memory, Memorial contributions can be made to the Frazer Church Duffy Dolls who are angels on earth!
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