Sara Rosalee "Gert" Salyers

Sara Rosalee “Gert” Salyers, 82, of Bluff City formerly of Hiltons, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Hiltons, Va to the late Albert and Ruth Hensley. Rosalee worked for GlaxoSmithKline for over 30 years before her retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joe Salyers; daughter, Tabatha Jennings; one brother; four sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Robin Tribble and husband James Godsey, Stephanie Murphy and husband Martin; son, Tony Salyers and wife Cindy; grandchildren, Rickyta Leonard and husband Josh, Chelsea Salyers, Jordan Jennings and wife Miranda, Jared Jennings, Grayson Gauntt, Shyla Gillette and husband David, Ryder Murphy, and Abbie Murphy; great grandchildren, Weston Hall, Jonah Jennings, Jude Jennings, and Chris Jennings; sisters, Diane Black, Brenda Taylor, and Judi Hinkle; along with a host of friends and extended family.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1pm on Wednesday, June 3, 3026 at the Vermillion Cemetery in Hiltons, VA with Pastor Mike Adams and Pastor Chris Salley officiating. Music will be provided by Matt Elvis Dollar and Karen Vermillion. Pallbearers will be Josh Leonard, Donovan Taylor, Tony Salyers, Weston Hall, Kamren Bowman, Leeland Lunsford, and David Gillette. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50pm.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedysis Hospice especially Nikki, Tori, and Carina for their loving care.

Carter-Trent/ Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Salyers family.