Sallie-McCorkle-Obituary

Sallie McCorkle

Stillwater, Oklahoma

May 13, 1958 – Nov 11, 2019

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BORN
May 13, 1958
DIED
November 11, 2019
LOCATION
Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater Obituary

Sallie was born on May 13, 1958 and passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to a charity of your choice in Sallie's honor.

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I'm broadsided by the news of Sallie's passing - she was larger than life in life; it's hard to imagine her not here with us still. No other person could create waves the way she did, could fully engage in life and its struggles like she did, could welcome everybody into her heart - her big heart - the way she did. Thinking of you now and always, Sallie.

For many years, Sallie was a formidable advocate for fairness, justice, the importance of the arts and humanities, and gender equity here at Penn State. Her substantial contributions here are fondly remembered; her generous, funny and courageous personality is sorely missed. Sallie grew up in, understood and believed passionately in the many gifts that that academia offers society. She devoted her working life to making the academy run in a better, more transparent, and accountable way. I...

RiP Sallie...
May your creativity shine on in the hearts of your students.

Avlar kero i no puedo, mi korazon sospira.