Sara Elizabeth Penton, 79, left this world on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love she spent her whole life giving. Born on November 14, 1946, Sara was a woman whose strength was quiet but unmistakable - the kind of strength that held families together, steadied storms, and made people feel safe simply by being near her.

Sara lived her life with a gentle spirit and a deep loyalty to the people she loved. She raised her children with patience, humor, and a fierce devotion that never wavered: Amy Elizabeth Green (spouse Terry), Treesa Jan Barthelemy (spouse Charlie), and Brian Penton (spouse Shelly). She taught them resilience, kindness, and how to keep going even when life felt heavy.

Sara is survived by her sister, Peggie Gibbins.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Carroll Sr. and Lillian Albina Carroll, her brother Ray Clifford Carroll Jr., and her sister Linda Kay Carroll. She carried their memory with her always.

Her grandchildren - Case, Rebecca, Adam, Corey, and Ty - were her pride and joy. She celebrated their victories, encouraged their dreams, and loved them each in the way only a grandmother can. And when her great-granddaughters, Kayzleigh and Natalie, came into the world, they brought a new kind of light into her life - a soft, sweet joy that she cherished deeply.

Those who knew Sara will remember her steady presence, her quiet humor, her gentle wisdom, and the way she made everyone feel cared for. She didn't need attention or recognition - she simply needed her family close. Her love was her legacy, and it lives on in every person she touched.

A memorial service will be held on May 23, 2026, at 2 PM, at Memorial Park Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 80, Monroe, Louisiana 71203. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of her life.