- Date Of Birth: 1929
- Date Of Death: 2016
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Sally Lou LaFountaine
LaFOUNTAINE, Sally L. of Saginaw Township, Michigan, passed away on March 23, 2016 at Barton Woods Assisted Living. She was 86 years old.
Sally Lou Henris was born on April 16, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to the late Arthur and Alice (Singer) Henris. She married Charles Francis LaFountaine on December 3, 1949 in Saginaw; he preceded her in death on November 3, 2015.
Sally received her schooling from the Holy Family Catholic Schools. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. For many years, Sally enjoyed the ladies card club, and has always enjoyed reading, listening to music, and weekend trips up north to Tawas. Sally made certain to, and highly enjoyed, cheering on her children and grandchildren at their extracurricular activities.
Left to cherish her memory are three daughters and one son: Cathi Swope, Charles LaFountaine, Lynne (Mike) Gempel, and Laurie LaFountaine; six grandchildren: Nicole, Samantha, Megan, Trisha, Lisa, and Richard; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Howard (Rosemary) Henris and Arthur Henris.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, Charles; son, Richard LaFountaine; grandson, Chris Gempel; son-in-law, John Swope; and brother, Robert Henris.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Barton Woods Assisted Living, as well as Hospice Advantage/Compassus for the loving care of their mother.