Sarah Frances Williams Kesler

A native and lifelong resident of Athens, Mrs. Kesler was born Aug. 28, 1930, the daughter of the late John Herbert Williams and Pearl Mae Williams. Mrs. Kesler was a graduate of Athens High School and attended the University of Georgia. She owned Kesler’s Jewelers for 14 years before retiring in 1997 and later worked for several years at Bernstein Funeral Home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Truett Kesler Sr.; her brothers, James, Richard and Eugene Williams; and granddaughter, Ansley Davidson.

Mrs. Kesler is survived by her daughter, Jan Kesler Davidson of Athens; son and daughter-in-law, George Truett Kesler Jr. and Sherri Kesler of Cairo; grandchildren, Justin Davidson and Cyndi Logan of Athens, Carrie Stanaland and husband Seth of Cairo, Lauren Thompson and husband Scott of Athens, Georgia Hammond and husband Daniel of Cairo, Macey Kesler of Cairo and Anna Kesler of Cairo; and seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Evergreen Memorial Park, with Rev. Dr. Frank Granger officiating. Please observe social distancing guidelines and wear a mask, per Athens-Clarke County ordinance.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made either to the American Heart Association or American Stroke Association.

Online condolences may be given at www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.