Sarah Barrineau Strand Creel, 86, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, July 7, 2017.

Sarah was born on February 3, 1931 in Pensacola, FL. She was a lifelong learner and educator. She believed that if you can read, you can accomplish anything. Her love of teaching, reading, and family touched many in the Florida communities of Molino, Barrineau Park, and Pensacola.

Survivors include Clifton "Bud" Creel; Elizabeth Strand (Craig) Fulford; John Strand, Jr.; Elizabeth Creel (Michael) Doyle; Melissa Creel (Kent) Peckenpaugh; Patricia Creel (Joe) Clement; Greg Hayes; Erin Hayes (Chris) Zagotti; Isabella and Caroline Zagotti; Meaghan Doyle; McKenna and Adam Peckenpaugh; and Sarah and Connor Clement.

Visitation will be held 5-7pm Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be 10:30am Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America.