Sarah G. Saliba

Sarah G. Saliba, age 93, of Byromville, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, at Cordele Health & Rehab in Cordele.

Born in Byromville, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. Groves and Sallie Mobley Groves. She graduated from Shorter College and taught school for over 20 years in Macon County, Pinehurst and Byromville. She was honored as teacher of the year during her time in the Macon County schools. Mrs. Saliba was a member of Byromville Baptist Church, the Montezuma Garden Club, the Montezuma Music Club and was an avid traveler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Saliba.

Survivors:
Daughters:
Sally Averill (Monta) of Byromville
Grace Akin (Shannon) of Vienna

Grandchildren:
John Averill of Byromville
Lisa Fallaw (Rick) of Albany
Jill Brannen of Byromville
Shan Akin (Joan) of Vienna

Great Grandchildren:
John John Averill of Byromville
Jared Averill of Byromville
Clinton Brannen of Byromville
Sarah-Averill Brannen of Byromville
Rich Fallaw of Albany
Austin Fallaw of Albany
Kathryn Akin of Vienna

Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, August 9 in Byromville Baptist Church with interment in Vienna City Cemetery.

The family will greet friends 6 - 8 PM Monday, August 8 at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts may be made to Byromville Baptist Church, PO Box 126 Byromville, GA 31007 or the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 329, Palmetto, Georgia 30268.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.