Monday, January 30, 2023
Sally was a dear, dear friend; I have known Sally for over 50 years, but, oddly enough, neither of us could really remember how we first met. We were both teachers at Penfield Central Schools; we were pregnant for our first children at the same time; we both had boys within three weeks of one another and those boys have also been lifelong friends; we visited each others' homes once we moved to NC; we traveled together as families; we shared endless great conversations often with outrageous laughter, sometimes with tears, and we trusted each other with some of our best-kept secrets and concerns. But an over-riding memory of Sally is her family of friends. Those friends were Sally's lifeline. She was so generous to her friends, and, they, in kind, gave endless support to her. I remember one occasion not too many years ago, when I was visiting Sally, Talk about having great conversations! We rolled out of bed and still in our pjs we began a conversation that lasted all day long, until finally around 4 p.m. we were forced to get dressed because another friend was coming over. That is just one example of some of the very best times with Sally--she was a great listener, always had insight into a situation that I could not fathom, and loved her family beyond reproach. She was able to do it all--be a superb English teacher, made sure her children were always taken care of, kept a home going by herself while her husband traveled, and found time to spend with friends. Sally leaves a huge hole in my heart, and I will never have another friend like her; but I am happy that she is free of pain. Will always miss you, Sally. Love, Donna
