Sarah Maxwell Carter Barnett passed away on March 2, 2018, in Mission Viejo, California. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Resthaven Memorial Park.Sarah was born on September 18, 1928 to parents Wallace and Leona Maxwell. Following her early years in Dublin, Texas, Sarah spent most of her adult life in Midland, Texas. Sarah had a long and successful career in Midland banking. Following the death of her husband Elmer Barnett in 2016 she move to California to be near her stepson Geoffrey Barnett.She is survived by her stepchildren Geoff Barnett, Buster Barnett, Jeanette Barnett Dragisic and nephew Tommy Carter and wife Nancy.Sarah was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Elmer Barnett and Jim Carter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Midland.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,