Frances Irene Sarco

Frances Irene Sarco, 81, of Valdosta, born May 30, 1930 in Hagerstown, MD went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by her children at her residence on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Following her husband's military career, Mrs. Sarco and her family moved to Valdosta in the late 1960's. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an operator for AT&T for over 20 years. Mrs. Sarco was an avid Braves baseball fan, she loved cooking and gathering with her family which was made more enjoyable by her great sense of humor. She also enjoyed watching game shows.

Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Terry) Rewis, of Statenville, and Barbara (Renee) Sarco of Destin, FL and a son, Billy Sarco of Valdosta; a grandson Michael Rewis of Valdosta; two sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Gearhart of Hagerstown, MD, Mary (Frank) Clark of Keedysville, MD; a brother Charles Gearhart of Hagerstown, MD; a sister in law, Jerry Gearhart of Hagerstown, MD and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a son, Steve Sarco, her mother and father, Mary B. and William Gearhart, a brother, William Gearhart, Jr. and a sister in law, Joanne Gearhart. The family would also like to acknowledge the wonderful caring service of the Grace Hospice workers over the last several months.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarco will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Rev. Charlie Scarborough will officiate. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home this evening, Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602