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Sally Hope

1960 - 2026

Sally Hope obituary, 1960-2026, Merced, CA

BORN

1960

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Wilson Family Funeral Home - Atwater

1290 Winton Way

Atwater, California

Sally Hope Obituary

Sally Marie Hope, nee Baldridge, born May 4th, 1960, at Castle AFB Hospital, passed away peacefully, in the loving arms of her family on March 14th, 2026 after a brief illness. Sally was preceded in death by her daughter Sarah, her mother Anita, father Daniel, and her sister Kathy.

With a degree in early childhood education, her passion was her family and helping young ones to develop.

Sally took great joy in spending time with her loved ones - shopping, movies, cruises. She cherished being an Auntie and embraced every moment with her nieces and nephews. And of course, she loved her puppies.

Sally also had a longing to know God, and on May 1st, 2010 she made a dedication, symbolized by water baptism, to serve Jehovah God. Sally's greatest joy was sharing the good news of Jehovah's coming kingdom.

Sally is survived by her husband Chris, her sisters Lori, Karen, and Marilyn, as well as her brother Daniel Jr.



Friday, April 3rd, Viewing 10:00-11:00, Wilson Chapel, 1290 Winton Way, Atwater, CA 95301; Graveside 11:30, Winton Cemetery



Saturday, April 4th, Memorial 1:30, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7763 Marriott St, Delhi, CA 95315

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

Published by Merced Sun Star from Mar. 25 to Mar. 29, 2026.

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