Thursday, June 18, 2015
I wish to express my condolences to Sally's extended family. I first met Sally when I worked in the Historical Research Center of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and we remained friends long after both of us departed our jobs there, sometimes meeting after work for dinner and fun with our colleagues Pam and Hallie. My first admiration of Sally was the way she dressed, always with great style. Her quirky wit and intelligence provided us with laughs and also care for our good friend, whose life was not always easy. Ravi at the BEP was her special friend as they worked together for years under the same contract---she adored her affable colleague and his family. Sally spoke to me many times about her beloved two nieces, her brother, Lucy, other family, West Virginia, and all things British and royal. Something about Sally made me feel we were kindred spirits. One vivid memory of her I always recall is the day she showed me the plants she was keeping on her windowsill of the BEP. She was growing a seedling in a clear glass of water, and with the sunlight streaming through the diaphanous celadon stalk she said to me, isn't it beautiful? Yes it was, and so was Sally.
Colleen Hennessey
