1925
Sally
2011
Sally Wilcox
December 31, 1925 — July 25, 2011
Sally Wilcox, 85, of Akron, died July 25, 2011.
She was born December 31, 1925, in Omaha, Neb., the youngest child of Clyde Ulric and Ann Catherine Struphaith Mickel. She attended parochial schools through the eighth grade and graduated from Omaha's renowned Central High School.
She worked briefly in Omaha before marrying Bob Wilcox, a returning Air Force veteran, on December 21, 1945. The two met playing golf. The couple resided in Nebraska Omaha, Lincoln, and Omaha again while Bob worked for the B.F. Goodrich Company and Sally raised the family. They were transferred to the Chicago area and enjoyed four years in Hinsdale, Ill., before moving to Akron in 1963.
She worked at Molly McIntyre's and at Little Angels, and volunteered with Meals on Wheels and in the office of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Her principal role was mother and homemaker. She took great pride in her home, was a fine cook, and an excellent baker. She was tremendously proud of each of her four children and relished the progress and accomplishments of her grandchildren. She enjoyed backyard bird watching and was an avid reader, particularly of political biography.
She will be remembered for her love of animals, in general, and the family dogs in particular. Many people knew her from her regular walks with the last Springer Spaniel, Winston.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert E. Wilcox. She is survived by children, Barbara Wilcox Lee Ehman of Bloomington, Ind., Michael Wilcox Jenalyn of Orlando , Fla., Karen Mumma Gary Mumma of Akron, and Christopher Wilcox Nan of Duluth, Ga; by six grandchildren, Chris and Lauren Wilcox of Orlando, Fla., Kari Mumma Kuebel of Cary, N.C., and Chris Mumma of Raleigh, N.C., Baylee and Adam Wilcox of Duluth, Ga.; and by one newly arrived great-granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth Kuebel of Cary, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions in Sally's name be made to One of a Kind Pets Rescue, 1929 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313. A private family service will be held. There are no visiting hours. Billow, 330-867-4141
She was born December 31, 1925, in Omaha, Neb., the youngest child of Clyde Ulric and Ann Catherine Struphaith Mickel. She attended parochial schools through the eighth grade and graduated from Omaha's renowned Central High School.
She worked briefly in Omaha before marrying Bob Wilcox, a returning Air Force veteran, on December 21, 1945. The two met playing golf. The couple resided in Nebraska Omaha, Lincoln, and Omaha again while Bob worked for the B.F. Goodrich Company and Sally raised the family. They were transferred to the Chicago area and enjoyed four years in Hinsdale, Ill., before moving to Akron in 1963.
She worked at Molly McIntyre's and at Little Angels, and volunteered with Meals on Wheels and in the office of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Her principal role was mother and homemaker. She took great pride in her home, was a fine cook, and an excellent baker. She was tremendously proud of each of her four children and relished the progress and accomplishments of her grandchildren. She enjoyed backyard bird watching and was an avid reader, particularly of political biography.
She will be remembered for her love of animals, in general, and the family dogs in particular. Many people knew her from her regular walks with the last Springer Spaniel, Winston.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert E. Wilcox. She is survived by children, Barbara Wilcox Lee Ehman of Bloomington, Ind., Michael Wilcox Jenalyn of Orlando , Fla., Karen Mumma Gary Mumma of Akron, and Christopher Wilcox Nan of Duluth, Ga; by six grandchildren, Chris and Lauren Wilcox of Orlando, Fla., Kari Mumma Kuebel of Cary, N.C., and Chris Mumma of Raleigh, N.C., Baylee and Adam Wilcox of Duluth, Ga.; and by one newly arrived great-granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth Kuebel of Cary, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions in Sally's name be made to One of a Kind Pets Rescue, 1929 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313. A private family service will be held. There are no visiting hours. Billow, 330-867-4141
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