Sally's obituary
Sally Newman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and volunteer, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born on May 14, 1948, Sally dedicated her life to spreading kindness and joy to those around her, leaving a legacy of love and compassion that will endure in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched.
Sally's family was her heart and her greatest achievement. She was a devoted mother to her daughters, Julie Rottinghaus and Tammy Newman. She was also a loving stepmother to Peggy Laborde, Debbie Martz, and Alan Newman. Furthermore, Sally was a cherished grandmother to Sterling and Gracie Rottinghaus, Willow Newman, and Avigail and Lucas Hoy, who gave her immense joy and fulfillment.
Above everything else, Sally was a woman of kindness and generosity. She knew the importance of these virtues, and she strived to instill them in her family, her friends, and everyone she met. Her caring nature extended to her dedicated volunteer work with Adopt a Highway, where she contributed to making the community a better place for everyone.
Sally was a beacon of love and kindness in this world, a woman who used her large, caring heart to positively impact the world around her. The legacy she leaves behind is one of loving-kindness, generosity, and a dedication to family and community, which her family and friends will cherish and strive to continue in her memory.
Her life was a testament to the power of kindness and caring – a legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew her. We remember Sally not for her departure but for the love, the kindness, the caring, and the humanitarian spirit she lived and shared every day of her life. Our lives are infinitely richer for having known her.