Sally M. Kingsbury

Sally M. Kingsbury passed away on December 16, 2005. She was born in Travis County on July 22, 1952 to Corinda (nee Crews) and Leonard O. Moeller. Being raised on a farm left an indelible impression on Sally and shaped her character, her value system and her work ethic. She graduated from San Marcos High School and from Southwest Texas State University. Sally received many awards and honors during her school days. Her interests were eclectic. She was captain of the SWTSU Strutters and was also named the Lyndon B. Johnson Scholar, an academic award presented to the most outstanding government major. On July 20, 1973, Sally married her soul mate, Tim Kingsbury. They had two sons, Klint and Kliff Kingsbury. Sally began her teaching career at New Braunfels High School where she taught government and was the sponsor of the Monocera Dance Team. Her many students loved her unique teaching style and respected her tremendously because she treated each of them fairly and cared about them personally, as well as, academically. Her colleagues and co-workers held Sally in high esteem because of her competence and her professional ethics. When Klint and Kliff were born, Sally quit teaching to focus on raising her boys. She was a loving and devoted mother and encouraged each of her sons to follow their dreams. Sally also had a passion for teaching aerobics and was one of the first certified instructors in Texas. When Klint and Kliff got older and started school, teaching aerobics started interfering with the boys' activities. Sally quit teaching aerobics and resumed her teaching career at New Braunfels High School so that her schedule would fit in with the boys'. During this time, she initiated and implemented a highly successful elective course called Street Law and was the sponsor of the Mock Trial Team. In 1999, after twenty years, Sally ended her teaching career to pursue other interests and to enjoy retirement with her husband, Tim. Life had indeed come full circle and Sally was able to return to the family farm in Hays County. Nearly every day, she would help her daddy work with the cattle, horses and other farm "critters." She thoroughly enjoyed getting back to her roots and having quality time with her parents. Sally's favorite line from Lonesome Dove was "It's been one helluva party, Woodrow." This quote sums up how she felt about life. Sally's joy and enthusiasm were contagious. She lived each day to the fullest and savored every experience. The world is a better place because she was here. Sally will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered. Sally is survived by her husband, Tim, and her parents, Corinda and Leonard Moeller. She also leaves behind two sons, Klint and Kliff Kingsbury. Her siblings are Mike Moeller and his wife, Nora, and Anne Carson and her husband, Jack. Other survivors include two nieces, Jill Minnix and Jenny Couch, and one nephew, Cullen Moeller. Sally specifically asked that donations be given in her memory to Sarcoma Research at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486, or to Hope Hospice, 611 North Walnut, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. A memorial service celebrating Sally's life will be held at the Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels on Tuesday, December 20, at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements made with DOEPPENSCHMIDT FUNERAL HOME New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-3434