Carol Elaine Johnson Sadler

Posted on November 22, 2023

Carol Elaine Johnson Sadler, 80, entered into the gates of heaven on Nov. 19, 2023. She was born in Dade City on March 19, 1943, to J.W. Johnson and Audrey (McDaniel) Johnson. Carol worked in the community for many decades in the family business at Johnson’s Bakery, which was started by her father, J.W. Johnson. She was strong in her Christian faith and supported her husband’s ministerial calling for many years. She was a prayer warrior for anyone in need, especially family and close friends. Her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren were her greatest joy in life. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Thomas “Buddy” Sadler; parents, J.W. and Audrey Johnson; her brother, Richard Donald “Donnie “Johnson; her beloved daughter, Robin Annette (Sadler) Markey; and dear and special friend, Darrel Martin Hitson. She is survived by: her son, Thomas “Tommy” Willard Sadler; her son, Jeffrey “Jeff “Scott” (Jane) Sadler; her daughter, Wendy (Hoa) SadlerNguyen; son-in-law, Dana Rodney Markey; brother, Wesley “Jim” (LaVerne) Johnson; brother, George (Treeva) Johnson; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family received visitors Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 11 a..m., followed by a noon service at Midway Baptist Church in Perry with Pastor Tom Studstill officiating.