Sara Pender Gant

Ronda – Sara Day Pender Gant, 88, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born January 1, 1932 to the late Lester Monroe Pender and Minnie Lee Isenhour Pender. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother Buddy Pender, Billy Ray Pender. Sara graduated from Elizabeth City High School. Surviving is her husband, James Gant, Jr., that she married on June 10, 1950 and they just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Sara and Jim have three children, James Gant III (Jimmy), Linda Gant Gibson, and Charles “Dale” Gant; 44 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step grandchildren; brothers, Joe Pender, Jerry Pender. Sara was the definition of a homemaker, wife, and grandmother. She was a virtuous Godly woman, who allowed the love of God to flow from her to everyone. She was a native of Davidson, NC, but has resided in Wilkes County for the past 15 years. She was a member of Wilkes Faith Church in Ronda, NC. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday August 8, 2020 at Wilkes Faith Church. Burial will follow Mimosa Cemetery in Davidson, NC. Sara will lie in-state from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at Wilkes Faith Church. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Gant Family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.