Sarah G. "Sally" Crabb

"There is no charm equal to the tenderness of heart" - Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
Sarah Germain "Sally" Crabb, of Franklin, was born on April 5 th, 1961 in Sussex Hospital, Sussex New Jersey, the daughter of the (late) Carl and Patricia Morris. Sally was the middle child of sisters Margaret "Peggy" Morris (Michael Enos) and Maureen "Molly" Hubbard.
On January 14 th, 1989 she married the love of her life, Phillip Crabb, in the Chapel at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station. They raised three children, Pauline "Polly" Ward (Alan), Joseph Crabb, and Carl Crabb (Abigail).
Sally was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School in Franklin, Pope John XXIII High School in Sparta, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station. Sally received her Master of Science degree in Education from William Paterson College. Sally spent her career as an educator working for several Education Services organizations and Commissions at various school systems in the area, offering remedial help across multiple subjects to students at all grade levels. She was dedicated to her students, and spent many late-night hours on the phone with them encouraging them to "Do your best".
Sally loved nature and was a talented artist. She collected flat stones from local rivers and painted them in the likeness of various animals. Her work had high regard, as she was a Featured Artist at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown several times. Sally was a certified EMT and volunteered for the Wallkill Valley Rescue Squad for many years, including serving as treasurer. She volunteered for many other organizations, and made presentations on rock painting and marble collecting at various locations including many branches of the Sussex County Library.
She loved her red Fiero, but traded it in for a "Mom-Van" when the kids were born (and, convinced her husband to sell both his motorcycles).
Sally had an amazing gift for sharing small acts of loving kindness for her family, friends, and strangers. She often drove miles just to leave cookies and a handwritten note on a friend's doorstep. She deeply loved animals of all sizes, and filled her home with the magic of warmth, laughter, and companionship.
On Friday morning, September 26 th, 2025, Sally passed peacefully in her sleep after a long illness.
She leaves behind her husband Phil of Franklin, her daughter Polly of Hamburg, sons Joe, and Carl of Newton. She also leaves behind her mother Pat, sisters Peggy and Molly, and her Grandchildren Emily and AJ Ward. Nieces MaryKate Hubbard (Kyle), Christina Martin (Chris), and Katie Thedos (Shawn). Nephews Nate Enos (Tal), Zac Enos (Wendy), Jake Hubbard (Kim) and Andy Crabb (Shawna). She also leaves behind countless, and beloved, friends who have held her hand, and ours, during her sickness.
A visitation for Sally will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 3pm-7pm at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ, with a service to follow at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider a donation to Project Self-Sufficiency to continue her legacy of care, compassion, and generosity.