Sallie "SalPal" Jimenez

Sallie Jimenez was born on a warm, Chicago-summer day in 1969 to Maria and Angel Jimenez. Raised modestly in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, Sallie was the youngest of ten. She is survived by eight of her siblings after having passed away all too soon in the summer of 2025.

As a young adult, Sallie graduated from Roberto Clemente Community Academy, then completed a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Soon after, she acquired a second degree: a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Sallie's educational feats and industrious nature opened the door to a 22-year marketing and editing career in the healthcare space. As a distinguished contributor, she held roles such as National Editor at Gannett Healthcare Group and, most recently, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Relias. She received numerous accolades for her long-standing work on Nurse.com. The most recent was a Digital Health Award for "The 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report."

Beyond any professional accomplishment, Sallie was immeasurably proud of her heart of hearts, her daughter, Alexia (Lexi). Together they resided in the Greater Chicagoland with their furbaby, Indy.

Sallie's many nieces and nephews cherished their Titi's exuberant greetings. Upon arrival, one expected the tightest of hugs, a gentle pinch on the cheek (followed by an apology), and an eager dispersal of chewing gum or crisp dollar bills. Sallie, "SalPal", "SalliePallie", or "Sallie-Wallie-from-the-Valley" could brighten any family gathering. At any moment, she broke out an unexpected, adult joke, a spontaneous dare, an unabashed dance, or all of the above.

Mother, daughter, sister, Titi, and friend, Sallie will be sorely missed, fondly remembered, and forever beloved by those who had the privilege of knowing her.

If you would like to donate toward a charitable cause in Sallie's name, the following organizations address needs that were dear to her heart:

American Heart Association

National Scleroderma Foundation

Hispanic Federation

American Diabetes Association