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Sally Hilliard Obituary
Caledonia, NY: Entered into rest on Monday, March 16th. Sally is survived by her 4 daughters and their husbands, Susanne (R. Andrew) Duclon of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Jocelyn (George) Merritt of Alexandria Bay, NY, Rebecca (Michael) Wyble of Caledonia, and Kimberly (William) Voellinger of Caledonia. She is survived by her sister-in-law, MaryAnn Kates of Ambler, PA, brother-in-law James A. Hilliard of Gainesville, Florida and brother-in-law Gene Mulvey of Bradenton, Florida. Surviving are 17 grandchildren that she adored: Elliot Howe, Morgan Howe, Carson Howe; Jenea Rychlicki, Stash Merritt, Melanie Mullins; Melissa Pello, Jaime Lasell, Catherine Wyble, Rebecca Ferguson, Jordan Wyble; Shane Denmark, Kevin Denmark, Samantha Hurley, Ashley Hurley, Kellen Denmark and Vivian Voellinger. She is also survived by 14 Great-Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews. Sally was pre-deceased by the love of her life, John W. Hilliard.
Sally Macy Hilliard was born Sally Jane Macy at Raceway Lodge on Quarry Road in the Town of Caledonia and she grew up with a deep love of horses. She loved a good Kentucky Derby party and was very knowledgeable about the horses participating. She wed John (Jack) W. Hilliard in May of 1950 and theirs was a never ending love story. Her family finds consolation in her passing with the belief that they are now reunited.
Sally enjoyed summers with family at Pine Island, in the Lake of the Isles at the St. Lawrence River. Her love of fishing, boating and the river was only surpassed by her love of family. Sally was known as Grandma Sal to many. She attended sporting events and proudly cheered on her Cal-Mum Alma mater no matter what the sport, weather or season. Family and friends knew never to call her when there was a Syracuse University basketball game on as that was her team.
Friends may call at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 W. Main Street in Caledonia on Thursday, March 19, from 4pm until 7pm. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 20, at the First Presbyterian Church 3080 Main Street in Caledonia at 11am with a reception immediately following the service. Burial will take place in Brockport with a private service for family in June. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Focus on the Children, P.O. Box 31, Caledonia, or the Big Springs Historical Society, P.O. Box 41, Caledonia, NY 14423. To share a memory of Sally or leave a condolence please visit: www.alhartfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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March 27, 2015
Thank you everyone on the kind words for my mom. She is one of a kind and I really miss her.
Roxanne Pangrazio
March 21, 2015
I am blessed to have known the sweetest woman EVER! Sally found the positive in everyone she met and she had a way of making you feel good even when you didn't think it was possible. Thank you for the memories!
Vicky Batton
March 19, 2015
Words can not express the love she had for everyone. She is one of the last true Grandmothers a family could ever hope to have. She touched everyone in a kind, loving, and positive manner. She will be loved and remembered for eternity.
Doug and Diane Garrett
March 18, 2015
"My Dear Aunt Sally" learned in math class always had a special meaning to me because I have a dear Aunt Sally. She was wonderful in sharing love and hospitality, a gracious saint and gift from God. Blessings to my cousins and families. You are in our prayers.
Richard Futter
March 18, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 18, 2015
Kathy and I met and married at Transmation where Jack came to work. We were good friends and knew how much Jack loved Sally. IWe are sure they are joined together once again. Sorry for your loss.
JOHN & Kathy Harter
Kimberly Gilbert-Perkins
March 18, 2015
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of this great beautiful lady. she was always a second mother to me and always had so much love for all. Her smile always brighten your day. HUG'S to all the family . And I am sure Jack was waiting with loving arms.
Hillary Battles
March 18, 2015
"Grandma Sal" was an amazing woman with an enormous heart. My prayers go out to her family as I know how much love and happiness she brought to everyone's hearts.
Audrey Herrick
March 18, 2015
We were bestowed a gift of having Sally as a wonderful friend. She was always lovely to have a conversation with. We will deeply miss her.
March 18, 2015
MY thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be missed.
Phyllis Hackett
Lynn Paladino
March 18, 2015
I was deeply saddened by the news of Grandma Sal's passing. My heart felt condolences to the entire family.
March 17, 2015
We are so sad to hear of your loss as she was very important to us. From my girl scout leader until today she always greeted me with a loving hug. She will be sadly missed. Unfortunately we are out of state and will keep your family in thought and prayer. Don and EA Sears
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