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Bettye "Sugar" Jeanne Sales-LeRoy

Albany, GA

August 25, 1944 - January 21, 2026

Aug 25, 1944 - Jan 21, 2026

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In memory of

Bettye "Sugar" Jeanne Sales-LeRoy

Passed

January 21, 2026
Born

August 25, 1944
Resided

Albany, GA

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My mother Bettye Sales LeRoy eventually passed away after contracting pneumonia during her stay at Pruitt Rehabilitation facility inside Palmyra nursing home. She was released to come home; however, the pneumonia overpowered her and drained the strength she'd once regained. She was elated to return home and had fought to get out of Pruitt's facility. Her roommate Ms. Mary was also fighting to return home and she eventually did. I sincerely hope and pray she's doing well and wish I had her contact info to check in.
My mom battled CLL, which is a form of Leukemia under the watchful care of Dr. Jani at Phoebe Hematology and Oncology. She didn't handle chemotherapy well, because it was too much for her. Dr, Jani prescribed an extremely expensive cancer pill she'd be on for the remainder of her life. My mom was quiet and timid, but she was a fighter and lover of God. She was a true sweetheart.
She'd been there for me when I was battling stage 3 breast cancer, when I was having bad side effects to chemotherapy, when I was attending Woundcare regularly, when I was having other surgeries for the first time in my life. She'd be there with me sometimes alone and by herself, even when she wasn't always feeling her best, but God pulled her through. There were times when she physically couldn't be there with me because of own health issues, but her spirit was with me and strongly felt.
This has been one of the most difficult times in my life loosing her. I've relived the loss of other special loved ones, such as my father Robert LeRoy, my grandparents Deacon Willie B. Sales and Rosa Bell Sims- Sales, my favorite aunt Barbara Sales, which was my second mom, and so many others. However, the devastation of this one hit harder and I've had issues getting on social media to share her death. Finding out her ilife nsurance policies had lapse and dealing with my own personal financial hardship , since cancer treatment...I unfortunately can't fiancially help and that hurts even more. Also, coming on here to ask for help and share my personal affairs is somewhat humiliating and shameful for me. My prideful side is disappointed in myself, but I can't fathom the options of what the county offers for people's loved ones. Being placed inside a covered box or beinh cremated when neither of those were your loved ones wishes is hurtful. Because I want my mom put away with dignity and grace like passed loved ones I'm sharing my story and requesting your help to raise the funds for her memorial expenses. My mom's body has set out long enough and it's unfortunately another regret I have that keeps me up throughout the night. The hurt and pain I'm feeling from losing my last parent then the fact that I'm unable to give her a respectful burial breaks my heart. I'm emotionally drained and mentally and physically exhausted trying to figure out alternative solutions. I leave this in God's hands and pray that if anyone is able to assist they will. Please know it'll be greatly appreciated for whatever you're willing or can contribute. I pray that no one else has to endure the pain and suffering of not being able to bury their loved one with grace and dignity. Contribute

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I've made plans for my mom with Westover Funeral Directors; however, moving forward is at a standstill because I don't have the monetary means available to complete the payment process and life insurance had lapse. This is why I'm reaching out to move forward with the plans for my mom's memorial and funeral burial. I want her laid to rest as soon as possible, but I need your help to provide payment for services being rendered by the funeral home and to provide her with a headstone.

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