Sally Zoyiopoulos

1940 - 2025

Sally Zoyiopoulos
Marion, Michigan
01/15/1940 - 12/14/2025
Sally Zoyiopoulos, passed away at her home in the wintry woods on December 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. In accordance with her wishes, put down your phone, and pay attention. If you are reading this on your phone, do not tell Sally. Ever.
Sally's ninety-two years were very full and impossible to condense, so here are some highlights.
From a young age, Sally loved all aspects of fishing and was an expert at cleaning fish and eating fish, and she loved fishing with her son best of all, a true Mother's Day treat. Rivaling her love of fishing was her love of dogs. She loved Irish Setters the best, one in particular, and the other the best she could. In lieu of an Irish Setter, she poured her love into Quinci, who loved Sally right back like only a good dog can.
Sally was bold like no other. She loved swimming and was part of the high school synchronized swimming team which was pretty amazing since Title IX was a long way off. She worked outside the home her entire adult life, at a time when that wasn't mainstream. She was a fearless traveler, enjoying several excursions with friends and family out West and to Europe. In her eighties, she didn't hesitate to agree to a 1000-mile road trip in a Volkswagen Beetle of questionable reliability.
Sally was a prolific baker, and despite her children's best efforts, she took her official recipes with her. If you enjoyed Sally's delicious baked goods, good luck finding a worthy replacement. She was most famous for her baklava, and she likely made thousands of pies from scratch, including the crusts. She was known for bringing baked goods to meetings, so meetings may be canceled from here on.
Sally was also a passionate fiber artist and crafter, spinning and weaving and knitting and more spinning and more knitting. She was known to travel with her like-minded friends to fiber and craft festivals, and she enjoyed expanding her skill set, even if she had misplaced her glasses beforehand.
Sally was involved in local events, so she probably asked you for a donation of some kind. She loved organizing events and contributing her talents to her community rather than sitting at home. She baked and fundraised and cold-called and cajoled to make things happen for her people in her community.
Sally is survived by her daughter Jamie, her son Jeff and his wife Laurie, her daughter Nicole and her husband Jefferson, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her beloved sisters-in-law, a brother, as well as many much-loved nieces and nephews.
Sally's family members would like to thank Pastor Josie, Sally's church family, and her friends for all their support, kindness, and prayers, especially during the last years of Sally's amazing life. The family also wants to give an extra special thanks to Jennifer who took care of us all.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you love your mom, and all your people, with all your might. For any who wish to make a contribution in Sally's memory, please make a gift to the Evart Public Library or the library of your choice.
Cremation has taken place through the Corey Funeral Home in Evart. Services will be held when the weather is warmer, and family and friends can be together.