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Sally Whitten-Lara Obituary
Sally O'Malley Whitten-Lara, former CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Greater Phoenix) and wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died December 2, 2015. She was born in Phoenix, AZ and dedicated her life to her family, friends and to supporting women in recovery. Preceded in death by father Thomas E. O'Malley, mother Mary Eileen Cairns O'Malley and husband Robert C. Whitten. Survivors include two sons, Chris (Ann) Whitten and Terry (Jen) Whitten, a daughter Carrie (Jeremy) Whitten-Simmons and Eva (Pat) Zavala-Onofrio; eight grandchildren, Sean (Nicole), Alexis (David), Tom, Charlie, Kevin, Nathan, Seamus and Jack; one brother, Tim (Sharon) O'Malley; and 13 nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 6:00pm and Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 4:00pm both at Brophy College Preparatory Chapel, 4701 N. Central Avenue. Contributions: NCADD 4201 N. 16th Street, Suite 140, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Memo: Sally's Place). Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sally Whitten-Lara
6 Entries
Wendy McCracken
December 19, 2015
To keep your spirit energy shining through always.
December 12, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the family. May the God of tender mercies provide the comfort needed at this time.
LM
Linda Williamson
December 10, 2015
Thanks for all you have done for the women and families that needed the extra help and someone to believe in them. I am especially grateful for the care and guidance you provided my daughter under your watch and helped her grow in her profession. The gifts you so freely have given will live on and your will always be remembered. Your presence will be missed.
December 10, 2015
Sally was a humble and loving woman, with a heart of commitment to family, both her own and all of us who loved her. She was funny, and kind, powerful and gentle, and an amazing cook. Her capacity to nurture and support were just a small piece of what made knowing her such a privilege. She fed my toddler son candy when I wasn't looking, and loved to laugh as she recalled this to me years later. My life,is better for having known her. My sheroe.
Mimi Rodriguez
Michelle Cordova-Koepke
December 9, 2015
Forever and always in my heart! You will be missed by many! You have left a great legacy behind and many woman and children will benefit from you vision! Love you Sally!
Mike/Laura Lasky
December 8, 2015
When Bob passed,Sally would come to our house with a fresh baguette and a stick of butter at least once a week. We would tear it apart and laugh and remember. Now we will carry on the tradition. Missed and loved.
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