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Sharon Bridges
June 17, 2017 | Gainesville, TX
Photo courtesy of Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors - Denton
Denton, Texas
Nov 19, 1948 – Jun 11, 2017 (Age 68)
Sara “Sallie” Bates Connell, 68, of Gainesville, TX, passed away on June 11, 2017, in Denton, TX, with her loving family by her side.
Sallie was born on November 19, 1948, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Frederick and Katherine Bates. After graduating high school in Lafayette, she attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Following her graduation, Sallie served in the U.S. Army as a registered nurse on various assignments including a tour in Korea.
After her service for the U.S. Army ended, she took on several roles throughout her nursing career which included positions in hospitals, schools, and public health departments. She retired from the Denton County Public Health Department in 2012.
Sallie enjoyed retirement immensely and spent her hard-earned free time reading, working puzzles, and taking scenic road trips with her beloved husband.
She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Connell of Gainesville, TX; son, Ronnie Fails of Corinth, TX; daughter, Jennifer Reynolds of Krum, TX; step-son, Kevin Connell of Bentonville, Arkansas; step-daughter, Kim Dubois of Fayetteville, Arkansas; brother, Marc Bates of West Columbia, TX; sister, Laura Evans of Puyallup, Washington; sister, Molly Powell of Richmond, TX, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Katherine Bates; her sister, Barbara; and grandsons, Jared Fails and Wesley Fails.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors, 2025 West University, Denton, Texas 76201.
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Sharon Bridges
June 17, 2017 | Gainesville, TX
Jennifer,
Thinking of you and your family today.
Love you.
Brandi Brooks
June 17, 2017
Dear Jim, I am sorry for the untimely loss of your lovely wife Sallie whom I had just met. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and all the members of her family.
Earle Jones
June 16, 2017 | Duncanville, TX
Dear Jim, Jennifer, Ronnie and Family,
We are so sorry that we can't be there
with you. We are deeply grieved by the
loss of Sallie.
Our love and prayers,
Marc,Annette, and Fritz
June 15, 2017
With love and remembrance.
Paula Wheeler
June 15, 2017 | Denton, TX
Jennifer and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was such a sweet lady and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for peace and comfort.
Rhonda Kinney
June 13, 2017 | Melissa, TX
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bill DeBerry and Bill DeBerry Jr.
June 13, 2017 | Denton, TX
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Jennifer. May God give you strength and peace to remember all those beautiful memories you care in your heart.
Marsha Jenkins
June 12, 2017 | Krum, TX
Sending my deepest condolences Jennifer to you and your family. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time. Love Linda
Linda Hewlett
June 12, 2017 | Sanger, TX