Sally Anne (Henry) Heiney passed away peacefully November 18, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis while surrounded by family.
Sally was born to Ralph F. and Florence Helen (Peek) Henry on June 23, 1934 in Greenwood, Ind. She graduated from Greenwood High School and attended Franklin College, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She worked at Eli Lilly Co. and then with the G.D. Searle pharmaceutical company while residing in Evanston, Ill. for five years. Throughout her life, Sally was passionate about her politics and social conditions. The women’s rights and civil rights movements inspired her to volunteer at The Fletcher Place United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, where she was later employed. Following that, for several years, she was a social services worker at the Southeast Multi-Service Center in Indianapolis.
Sally was a former member of Greenwood Tri Kappa sorority and Johnson County Democratic Women’s Club. She looked forward to a 55th wedding anniversary on March 11, 2010. She enjoyed cooking, flower arranging, watching birds and her squirrels, and doting on a long line of cat and dog pets.
She was often recognized in local stores as the whistler, and was loved by those who knew her for her wit and humor. She will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives she has touched.
Sally is survived by her husband, Richard E. Heiney, and her daughters, Sally Ann Heiney (Kirk Ross) of Chapel Hill, N.C. and Emily J. Young (Bradley) of Indianapolis; her sister Linda Boeldt (Michael); her sister-in-law, Charlene Heiney; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Susan Kirkman.
The family wishes to thank friends and neighbors for their prayers and much-appreciated support during this time and to express our undying gratitude for the thoughtful and gentle care she received from the staff at Methodist Hospital.
Memorial contributions are suggested for the Humane Society of Johnson County, 3827 North Graham Road, Franklin, Ind. 46131.