Sarah Lanell Till Madaris

Mrs. Sarah Lanell Till Madaris, 99, after residing at Asher Point in Montgomery, AL, passed away peacefully on Resurrection Sunday Morning, April 5, 2026.

Born on July 14, 1926 to Oliver Till Wood and Maude Wheeler Till in Braggs, AL, “Nell” married Charles Thomas Madaris, Jr. (deceased) and they had four children while serving in the Air Force. Oldest daughter, Wanda predeceased “Nell” in 2020 and second daughter, Martha, died at age three in 1954. Known as “Bama” to many, she delighted in time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with weekly trips to the beauty shop and bowling. A proud passion of hers was hosting family events at her cabin on Lake Martin.

Survivors include son, Charles T. Madaris, III. “Chuck” (Katie), Jack Till Madaris (Donna); son-in-law, Keith Fulton; grandchildren, Lea and David Quezada, Charles F. Madaris (Melissa), Magen Gallaway (Eric), Kathleen Evans (Bradfield), Seth Madaris (Jessica), Shane Madaris (Trenna); and great-grandchildren, Sydney, Ryder, Shelby, Molly, Emmy, Gage, Hutch, Curtis, Ellis Ann, Shep, Jack and Kylee; sister-in-law, Kay Madaris and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Rita Copeland and Carolyn who faithfully cared for “Bama” for several years.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm with Seth Madaris officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing at New Bethel-Braggs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 until 2:00 pm at the cemetery.