Sally Thomas Kutz

1952 - 2025

Sally Thomas Kutz

May 2, 1952 - May 8, 2025

Sally Thomas Kutz, aged 73, passed away on May 8, 2025, following a struggle with Executive Function Disorder/Dementia, now reunited with her beloved husband Bill. Sally was born on May 2, 1952, in Norfolk, VA to Charles Randolph Thomas. and Ann Chapman Thomas and is survived by her brother Charles Thomas, Jr., sister Anne Caverly, her nieces, Jessica, Kelly and Brenna, and many other cherished relatives and friends.

Growing up in a military family, Sally picked up her resiliency and determined spirit early in life and it was no coincidence that she was nicknamed "Sarge" early on. This spirit shaped her approach to life live as broadly and widely as possible. Her curiosity and interest in anything and everything made her a delight for all who knew her. But a description of Sally's life can best be said, simply, as Sally and Bill. They shared the same broad interests and were constantly searching, exploring, always learning, always active. It was also no surprise that this always learning spirit found them on the ocean, out on the Machts Nichts. They found out early and often, that there is just as much to be learned from the patrons of a Tiki Bar as from the patrons at a lecture in a museum. They were also just as active on land, always finding new places to travel and visit.

After Bill's passing, Sally's travel and activities continued. Still active, always interested in a broad range of things, still traveling, still the one that never met a stranger.

Professionally, Sally was employed with Henrico County Public Schools, as a teacher for students with disabilities. Sally started on her path as an educator at Peabody University. She followed this by earning a Masters in Special Education at the University of Virginia. Sally worked for over 30 years, in a variety of positions and schools, always the teacher, always with the kids. As with any teacher, but especially a teacher for the disabled, the impact she had on the lives she touched can never be measured and, again, as with any teacher, saying she was dedicated hardly says enough.

A memorial service in remembrance of Sally will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday June 5th, at the Clubhouse, Westminster Canterbury Richmond. For those who wish to make a contribution in Sally's memory, please donate to a group that reflects your connection to Sally and to her life.