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Sally Cearnal Obituary

Sally Cearnal, 73, of Cooper City, Florida passed away at Memorial West Hospital on Friday April 19, 2013. Born June 7, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas to the late William M. and Margaret Scales. Sally has one brother William Scales. Sally is survived by her husband Donald C. Cearnal who were married on August 26, 1961 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Sally is also survived by her son Donald W. Cearnal who is married to Lisa Marie. Sally also had a daughter the late Leslie Suzanne Salvetti. Three grandchildren Lauren, Ally and Tyler. Sally has lived in Cooper City since 1973 and worked at American Express for over 20 years. Sally enjoyed fishing and tending to her plants especially her gardenias. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Her family will miss her each and every day.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Apr. 28, 2013.

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Mary Simmons

April 22, 2019

So very sorry
Sally was really a sweet lady

Paul Salvetti

December 22, 2013

Prayers! Rest in Peace.

May 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of Sally's passing.We helped each other through many a crazy days at American Express.I so enjoyed your friendship.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Tom Olsen

Marc Penenori

May 11, 2013

I will always remember her witty sense of humor while working in TSC at Amex. Now she is reunited with her daughter in Heaven. Rest in Peace Sally and Leslie.

betty gomes

April 30, 2013

Sally was a great person and friend. She
Will be missed by all the people she came in contact with. My sympathy and prayers to the family.

Judi and Larry Stansell

April 30, 2013

So sorry to hear of Sally's passing.
She was a wonderful person and always alot of fun. Many joyful times together will always be remembered. She will be greatly missed.
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. She is a angel.
Our condolences...
Judi-Larry Stansell Family

Bob Blasenstein

April 29, 2013

I'm sorry to hear of Sally's passing. I sat next to Sally for a number of years in TSC at American Express and she was a wonderful person to work with - a great peer with that Sally sense of humor

Mark Weber

April 29, 2013

I was so saddened to hear about Sally's recent passing. We worked together 20 years ago at Amex, and she was a wonderful, delightful, and caring person. My deepest sympathy to the family... my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Brigitte Callaghan

April 29, 2013

Sally and I worked together in the early 90's at American Express. I'm so sorry to hear that she was hurting. Deepest regrets to her family. -Brigitte (Turk) Callaghan

Mary Simmons

April 29, 2013

So very very sorry
Sally was a wonderful person

April 29, 2013

Sally and I worked very closely in TSC. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Don, I know she enjoyed the fishing trips with you. My sympathy to you and the family.
Rochelle Isaacs

April 29, 2013

Very sad to read your passing, I was thinking of you at our Retirees meeting, it was a pleasure to have known you, rest in peace. Norma G. Lauder

Robin Feinman-Marino

April 29, 2013

Sally will surely be missed by her Amex family as well as her immediate family. She made lots of people happy everyday of her life!

Merlyn Medley

April 29, 2013

My condolences to the family. I worked with Sally in TSC at Amex and can remember her sweet,down to earth nature; you always had a good laugh when she was around. May she R.I.P.

Dorothy Pantano

April 28, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Sally's passing. We worked together for many years in TSC at Amex. She was a wonderful person, and was always fun to be around. Although I haven't seen her for several years, please know that she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sorrowful time.

April 28, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Sally on reengineering - I never left a meeting or call with her without a smile on my face and a shared laugh. God Bless and give strength to her family. Paula Gosselin, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Linda Hill

April 28, 2013

Very sorry for your loss, I to worked for many years with Sally, she made me laugh everyday! You know Linda its 5 o'clock somewhere.. It's always 5 o'clock in heaven. Rest in peace my friend..

Jean Hague Stille

April 28, 2013

I worked with Sally @ American Express many years ago.... I always appreciated her sense of humor and no nonsense approach to everything! What a great lady!

Orie Ware

April 28, 2013

My condolence to the family, so sorry to hear the sad news. We worked together many years at Amex.

Ginny Stahr Stellate

April 28, 2013

So sad to hear this news. Sally was such a great person and so much fun to work with. We had some great times/laughs in TSC at Amex

Louvenia Smith-Staten

April 28, 2013

My sad condolence to you,sorry to hear this sad news.We worked togethers for many years and she was a gem,yes she will be miss....Smitty

April 28, 2013

I worked with Sally for many years and have very find memories laughing with her. This is very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Ellen Burzichelli

April 28, 2013

So sorry to hear this news. We worked together many years at Amex and had many laughs. Rest in peace Sally

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