Sally Whitaker Obituary
Sally's world was Roland, Brian, and Garry until grandchildren. They were replaced by the birth of her great grandson, Connor.
Sally is predeceased by devoted son, Brian Sample, her parents Richard Hollis & Opal McCown, siblings Roland McCown Sr., Floy McCown, Douglas McCown, Mary Lou Bumpurs and Gerald Casey.
Sally is survived by son, Roland McCown Jr. (Michele), Brian's wife, Allison Sample and son, Garry McCown. Grandchildren, Roland McCown III, Alexis McCown, Penny Sample, and Brianna Sample. Her one and only great grandson, Connor Sample. Brothers, Richard McCown and Wendy McCown, and sister, Beverly Goatee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sally's door was always open to everyone and always wanted it full of family and friends. She never met a stranger.
A special thank you to Ashley Bates, Always Best Care, and Passages Hospice.
Sally's memorial service will be Saturday, December 3 at 11 A.M. at Grace Community United Methodist Church, 9400 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, Louisiana.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kelly Seymour
December 21, 2025
Sally i always looked forward to you coming to houston and picking up me and Michelle to spend time with you you were good to us and we loved you very much till we meet again watch over us ..I miss our long phone calls and miss you very much...
Kelly Seymour
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Cathy McCown
November 20, 2024
Sally, you are missed. Cathy and Richard
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