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Sally Ribble Obituary

BRANCHPORT - Sally Button Ribble

A cherished individual known for her kind, caring, loving, energetic, determined and strong personality, passed away at her home in Branchport on January 5, 2025 at the age of 83.

Sally enjoyed Bible Study, worship, baking, knitting, crafts, and time with family. Sally lived her life as a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. Her "radiant" smile and "energetic, enthusiastic attitude lit up the room. She was Determined, Strong, and Loving, always wanting to do what was right. Sally was generous with her time, talents, and treasure.

Sally was born Nov. 26, 1941. Sally was educated at Penn Yan Academy and worked at Barden's, Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, as a caregiver, and in recent years as CEO of her home in Branchport.

She is survived by her husband Harvey; sons, John Warren (Nancy), Tim Warren (Vicky), Bob Warren (Connie), Rodney Button (Shari), Andrew Button (Tammy), Christopher Button (Stephanie); daughters, Debbie Button Marston, and Patty Button Jacobs; nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and countless others whose lives Sally touched. She was predeceased by her daughter Mary, and husband Robert Button.

Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 4197 Italy Hill Rd, Branchport, N.Y. on Saturday (January 11) at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Faith Baptist Church. A reception will be held at the church. She will be buried in Pulteney Cemetery.

Weldon Funeral Home of Penn Yan is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Jan. 10, 2025.

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Brian Welker

January 21, 2025

Thoughts and prayers ti family. I worked with Debbie at McDonald's many years ago. Attended BOCES with Patti.

Bob/Janet Edwards

January 11, 2025

Deb and family. So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs. Bob and Janet Edwards and family

Pauline Champlin

January 10, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Sally will be missed by all who knew her. She was wonderful caring person. RIP Sally

MYRA A BREWER

January 10, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I grew up by Sally but had lost contact until last August when she came to our class picnic. So grateful she came. She was a special Lady. RIP Sally.

Sherry Knapp

January 9, 2025

Thank you so much Sally for being a friend even though I did not know you for very long,I enjoyed Bible Study with you and the other ladies as well, will miss you until I see you again one day!

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