Sara Motes Rives

Sara Ann Motes Rives, 83, of Clewiston, Fl passed peacefully on September 29, 2025. She was born at home to O.L. and Lucille Motes on December 24, 1941, Hamilton, Mississippi. 

Sara was a Belle Glade resident before retiring to Clewiston. She enjoyed bowling and playing softball. She was a gifted seamstress and gardener. Her creativity and talent were beyond measure. Her passion for gardening will live on in the landscape she single handily created around her home. She was a strong, independent mother, memaw, aunt, sister and friend who loved Jesus and her family. Her love for them was boundless, and she never missed an opportunity to remind them how special they were. 

Sara was preceded in death by her parents; her son, John Allen Rives; her granddaughter, Ashley McLeod, and her siblings, Buddy Motes and Jane Damrel. She is survived by her three daughters, Patty McLeod, Wanda (John) Carner, and Susie (Jeff) Dippel; her sister, Linda Lee; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, and three great - great grandchildren.