Sally L. Kemp

SALLY L. KEMP, 73, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at her residence. Born in Hillsdale, Mich., she worked for Fort Wayne Community Schools as an elementary teacher at Harrison Hill and South Calhoun for 36 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, Stephen Ministry at the church, various Bible studies, United Methodist Women and sang in the sanctuary choir for 40 years; 50 year member of American Association of University Women; docent at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo; volunteer for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic; active bridge player; member of Indiana State Teachers Association; member of National Education Association, Fort Wayne Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and the University of Michigan Alumni Club. She supported the S.P.C.A., Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Heartland Chamber Choral, Wednesdays on Wayne, Fort Wayne Children's Choir, and youth in educational endeavors. "She was always being a friend to those who needed a friend." Surviving are her many beloved friends. She adored her beloved dogs, Charlie, Benjie and Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milo and Dorothy (Rayhorn) Kemp. Memorial service is noon Wednesday at First Wayne Street United Methodist church, where reception will immediately follow service. Preferred memorials to First Wayne Street United Methodist Church or Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home.