She was an Akron area resident for her complete life. Sally worked 20 years as a bookkeeper for Ohio Edison before retiring. She volunteered with 4H where she taught, showed, and judged horseback riding. As a long-time volunteer of the Humane Society as a dog walker with her sister Judy, Sally loved animals of all kind. Sally also loved to draw, sing, and refused to leave the house without being dressed to the "9's", she loved her jewelry.
Preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, sister, Judy Whitaker and brother, Archer Merrick. Sally is survived by her son Christian (Jen) Martin; nieces, Diane Adamson (Tom), Lisa Merrick, and Lori (Dave) Karle; nephew, Alan (Patty Ann) Whitaker; and grandchild, Cooper.
Calling hours will be held 5:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday, January 12th, 2020 with the Funeral Service at 7pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home 3653 W. Market St, Akron, OH 44333. Pastor Ben White officiating.
A private burial will be held Monday at 9:30 AM in Rose Hill Burial Park.