Sally Walter Garrett

Sally was born to the late Roy Irving Walter and Sallie Johnson Walter; she grew up in Burgaw, NC and Moncks Corner, SC, graduating from Berkley High School. She continued her education at Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC where she earned a degree in Elementary Education.

After college, Sally taught school in Winston-Salem, NC for three years. While at Winthrop, she met Bill Garrett, a student at Clemson University, they married on December 5, 1959, and enjoyed 62 years of loving marriage before her beloved “Billy” passed away on November 27, 2021.

In 1961, Sally and Bill moved to Raleigh, a cousin of Sally’s promptly introduced them to White Memorial Presbyterian Church where they immediately joined. Sally was deeply active at White Memorial for decades; she sang in the Sanctuary Choir for 59 years and served as an Elder and Deacon. She was an Honorary Life Membership recipient from the Presbyterian Women; she also served as a Circle Bible Leader and Stephan Ministry Leader.

Sally stepped away from teaching after marrying Bill to raise their two children. She later re-entered the workforce as a Program Director for the American Lung Association of North Carolina, where she conducted Freedom from Smoking Seminars for small businesses, corporations and the general public. She also presented educational programs to public and private schools to teach children about the dangers of smoking, earning her the affectionate nickname, the "Lung Lady."

An active member of her community, Sally was a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Raleigh. Sally and Bill were members of the Carolina Country Club where she enjoyed many hours on the tennis courts alongside numerous social activities, and they were also members of the 2500 Club and The Assembly Club.

In addition to her parents Sally was predeceased by her sister, Jane Walter Robbins. She is survived by her son, Walt Garrett and his wife Lisa; her daughter, Sally Meggs and her husband, Phillip; and her two Grandsons whom she deeply loved, David Meggs and Jack Garrett. Sally was also fortunate to have numerous cousins that she adored and many cherished friendships that were very sacred to her.

The family wishes to express deep gratitude to Dr. Todd Helton as well as the staff at The Rosewood.

A Memorial Service will be held at White Memorial Presbyterian Church on Thursday, November 5th at 2 O’clock. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC 27608 or to Surfing for Autism, PO Box 1184, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.

Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, NC, is serving the Garrett family.