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Sally Pontius Obituary

Sally Jo (Gigi) Pontius Colon Sally Jo (Gigi) Pontius, age 35 (wink, wink) of Colon, died February 8, 2013 at her home. She was born May 27, 19XX, I'm not going to tell you my Mom would kill me, the daughter of George Arthur and Esther Berneice (Best) Johnson in Battle Creek. Sally worked as a ticket agent for Grand Trunk, Pennsylvania and Conrail Railroads for 15 years. She then went to work for Kellogg Cereal Co. in packaging for many years. Sally is survived by her husband Robert of Colon; son, Troy (Carol) Eastman of Philadelphia, PA; daughter, Arinee (Randall) Glass of N. Palm Beach, FL; brothers, Clark (Sandy) Johnson and Alan Douglas (Sharon) Johnson both of Sherwood; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kerri Lynn Spring, sisters Jeanne Johnson, Judy Arriaga and Melanie Crumpton. She enjoyed shopping, going to casino's, poetry, painting, traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was best known for personally bringing the toe ring back into style The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 11:00 until 1:00 p.m. at Shaw Funeral Home where funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Sherwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home www.shawfuneralhome.com

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Feb. 10, 2013.
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may god bless my dad bob, and sallys children troy and Jessica. I am so sorry. I am glad in the last few years to be able to get to know Sally on a different level. Dad Sally was good for you and I am sorry I am sorry me and terry did not get a chance to get to know her better. I feel terrible for everyone. I hope may dad still stays in contact with Troy and jessica. As I would like to get to know you all a little better also. My deepeest symathys for my dad, Troy and Jessica. I was glad to have a step mother that took as good care of my dad as she did. She will be deeply missed by all.

Loa Charlson

February 22, 2013

Sending my prayers and many hugs to your family and Bob, she was the sweetest and most fun lady I ever met!! I will never forget all the many laughs we shared, all the many naughty jokes..She wouldnt of had it any way! Im sure she is going to bring the party to Heaven that is for sure!! I love her so much and this was just terrible news to hear after just getting the sweetest picture and text from her just a few days prior. :( Just breaks my heart, in so many tears and lost for words! May you all find comfort in her sweet memory, and Bob stay strong! I love you!!
Jenny Thompson (MWLC)

February 12, 2013

you will be very missed Sally. Love you!

Rachel Vary

February 12, 2013

She was a special lady and spread a little sunshine where ever she went. She will be missed greatly. Love you, Aunt Sal!

Angie and Murray Darling

February 11, 2013

So sorry to see such a lovely lady leave this world but to go to a better place.
I will miss seeing her lovely smile and positive attitude toward life.
Bev the popcorn lady at Bronson Battle Creek.

Bev Laitila

February 10, 2013

Bob
So sorry for your loss. Such a lovely lady and a wonderful spirit for life.
I enjoyed see you at the hospital and at the casino.
Bev the popcorn lady from Bronson Battle Creek.

February 10, 2013

Your obit makes me smile as you always did. As a member of "Sally's gang" you often made us smile. You will be missed. RIP

Sandi Nowicki

February 10, 2013

You are in our prayers, May God Biess and comfort you in your sorrow.

Robert Winter

February 10, 2013

Troy, Carol, Kerri-Lynn, Tommy and all family members are prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Gigi we only saw her occasionlly when she came to Aldan to see her precious (baby) but she always had a smile on her face and enjoyed spending time with all of us. Gigi you will be missed rest in peace now. Kelly's of West Chester PA

February 10, 2013

All you kids have our sympathies, she was such a delight to be around. We love you all so much, and would love for you all to come to the BEST family reunions; as all of your aunts & uncles did in the past, they really enjoyed it, and learned alot abt our ancestors. I just loved Sally, we seemed to have alot in common.
With all our love, and many sympathies, your loving cousin.
Melanie Matteson Wayman, family geneologist.

Melanie Wayman

February 10, 2013

You will be missed Aunt Sal. Love you lots

Susan Hannegrefs

February 10, 2013

Very nice obituary jess

aaron johnson

February 10, 2013

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