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BROWN, Sally Anne Roush age 60, of Kettering passed away Friday, November 19, 2004. Sally earned her Bachelor's Degree from DePaw University, Green Castle, IN, and her Masters from Miami University, Oxford, OH where she had also worked on her Doctorate of Education. She served the students of the Kettering City Schools for 38 years, first as a Junior High School English and Speech teacher. Sally then progressed into administration where she managed programs between the public and parochial schools and helped to coordinate public relations activities for the school district. She retired in 1997 and ran successfully for the Kettering Board of Education that same year. Sally planned to run for her third term in 2005. She was also active at Sinclair Community College in the successful Tech-Prep program. Sally was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society and Kettering Noon Optimists. Sally is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, James A. Brown; mother and father, Chester A. and Dorothy E. Roush of Kettering; sister, Jean R. Wolfe of Kettering; and brother, John A. Roush of Danville, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial in Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In memory of Sally, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Elephant Sanctuary, c/o Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 393, Hohenwald, TN 38462 or SICSA, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45419. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 21, 2004.

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susan and jim thomas

December 7, 2004

Dear Chester, Dottie, John:

I am deeply saddened to hear of Sally's passing. I remember being home in Kettering with my mom in August of '94, and reading the delightful article of how Sally was surprised with an elephant for her 50th birthday. I know she will be missed. You are all in my prayers.

Kenneth E. & Mary Jane St. John

December 2, 2004

Jim, Sam called me to advise of Sally's passing. We would like to offer our sincere condolences in your time of loss. Our sympathy's are with you.

Larry Barker

November 22, 2004

Mr.& Mrs. Roush; John- my friend- and his family.

I do not know the circumstances thst took this fine lady away before her years. Long ago an old greek pilot I flew with told me - Larry the Good ones die young and we are left to deal with the rest" When I was 31, I met this with all the disdaine and disbelief of my youth. We all have lived to attest to the fact that there is more truth to that old greek saying than we wish to admit.

Our hearts and prayers are with all of the Brown and Roush family.



Larry, Darlene & Vivian Barker

Carole & Nelson Hommel

November 22, 2004

We are saddened to hear the news. Sorry we can not deliver this is person but we are in FL for the winter. Sally was a wonderful friend.

Dick & Rozanna Knipp

November 22, 2004

Chet, Dottie, John, & Jeanie,



We are so sorry to hear of Sally's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.



Deepest Sympathies,

Patty Santoianni

November 22, 2004

My condolences to all of Sally's family. I worked with Sally at Sinclair through the Tech Prep Consortium. And as a life-long resident of Kettering, and having children at Fairmont, I know that the Kettering School District will miss her as well.

She will not be forgotten

Patty Santoianni

Patty (Biersack) Ortman

November 21, 2004

My condolences to all of you...Sally & I were together at Fairmont ('62)...she was also a friend of my deceased brother Clete...what an intelligent & kind woman...I know that she will be missed by many.

Judi Weaver

November 21, 2004

Chet and Dottie, Jeanne and John...

Max and I are saddened to hear of Sally's death and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Since Sally's being my little sister at DePauw and through all our shared experiences in Kettering Schools - she's been a special friend and supportive educator. God be with her, her husband, and all your family.

Stacu Downs

November 21, 2004

James I truly enjoyed caring for Sally, she was so unique and pleasant; a very strong woman that I thank God for letting me get to know. Stacy RN

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