Sally Chisholm

Sally Chisholm obituary, Osterville, MA

Sally Chisholm

Sally Chisholm Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 17, 2025.
Sally A. Chisholm, née Coleman went home to be with her Lord on September 15, 2025, at the age of 91.

She was born on December 28, 1933 and raised in Osterville, Massachusetts. She received Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1949, a decision that shaped the rest of her life. In 1951, she married the love of her life, Donald Chisholm, with whom she shared 74 beautiful years of marriage. Together, they built a home filled with love, faith, and purpose.

Sally was a homemaker and a wonderful mother to her three sons. As a faithful member of Osterville Baptist Church and, later, New Testament Baptist Church, Sally served her community and her Lord with humility and joy. She also assisted with correspondence for the Fundamental Baptist Mission to India, extending her heart for ministry across the globe.

Sally loved her Lord deeply and lived out her faith in every aspect of her life. Her gentle spirit, steadfast love, and servant's heart touched all who knew her. She will be remembered for her kindness, her devotion to her family, and her unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Albertina (Young) Coleman, her sister, Dorothy Buckner, and her brother, Richard Coleman. She is survived by her husband, Donald, and three sons: Donald Jr. (Doris), Robert (Mary), and Stephen (Shawntel). Her legacy continues through her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.

There will be a graveside service at Hillside Cemetery, Old Mill Rd, Osterville, MA, at 11 AM on Monday, September 22nd. Additionally, a memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 416 Denham Ave, West Columbia, SC, at 3 PM on Thursday, September 25th, with visitation 1 hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fundamental Baptist Mission to India,5 Northern Blvd., Unit 15, Amherst, NH 03031.

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