Sally Ann Gaige

Sally Ann Gaige, of Charlottesville, VA., passed away on December 3rd, 2022. Sally native to upstate New York was born on October 24, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Charles Ferris and late Lillian Pelkey of Schenectady, NY. Sally was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alan, her son-in-law, Leigh Carroll, her granddaughter, Alyssa Carroll, her sister-in-law, Bernie Ferris, and her step-mother, Jane Ferris. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Michelle L. Ragaglia and her husband Bruce of Midlothian, VA., Amy R. Carroll and her husband Steve of Barboursville, VA., and Suzanne M. Parolisi and her husband Raymond of Phoenix, AZ. Sally is also survived by eight adoring grandchildren. It was a mutual admiration. Jeffrey and Zach, Justin and Tiffani, Michael and Heather, Alexander and Tracy, Gaige and Morgan, Ryan and Anne Marie, Sydney and Sal, Madeline and Daniel; and two great grandchildren, Giovanni and Maxine; and her brother, Charles Ferris and her sister, Sandra Ferris and Cathy. Sally loved gardening, sewing and animals, especially her 2 dogs, Alcott, who met her in heaven and Quince. She was an avid UVA Basketball fan. Above all else, Sally loved spending time with her family and friends. The family will receive friends from 4pm – 6pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Teague Funeral Service, 2260 Ivy Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22903. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Buck Mountain Episcopal Church, 4133 Buck Mountain Rd. Earlysville, VA 22936 with Rev. Connie Clark presiding. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. A reception in the church hall will follow the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sally’s honor to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, 3355 Berkmar Dr. Charlottesville, VA 22901.