In Tribute To Sally.....

Who knows why things "happen"? I was blindsided Monday when a dear friend of mine called to tell me that a dear friend of hers had been killed in an auto accident. I felt the loss, too. You see I had met and known this woman as well. Of course, I had only known her through my friend but I remembered her quite well. In fact, I had last seen her in August at Marleen's 60th birthday surprise party in Lakeland. Sally and her husband Jack did what show biz personalities do--they performed a cute little ditty in tribute to their friend.... We posed, oh so prettily, for pictures. We chatted, we laughed......the memory of Sally stands out in my mind as vividly as her red hair.....

Jack and Sally Jenkins were neighbors of Lew and Marleen when they lived in Brandon a long time ago. Neighbors and friends who never lost touch. They were also entertainers who performed not only locally but all over. In fact, Lew and Marleen took us to one of their performances here in Florida many years ago. They were old school song and dance performers but they were delightful.

We first met them at Marleen's 50th birthday surprise at our home on Derby Dr. in Lakeland. At just about every milestone in the Frye's lives, they would be there. And they would greet us like long lost friends....Jack and Sally were like that--made you feel as if you had known them forever......

She and Jack were residing in Georgia where the accident occured. An unlicensed driver ran a red light and hit the passenger side of their van. Jack sustained injuries as well. We know that they were able to talk to one another in the hospital emergency room but I guess Sally's injuries were too severe to survive and she died on Saturday morning......

Jack and Sally's daughter Letitcia (a Christian) told Marleen that her mother was at peace with the Lord......Would you pray for
Jack as he recovers from his injuries? Please pray for God to comfort him in his grief as well as their daughter, sons and family. My friend Marleen has been given the honor and opportunity to eulogize Sally at the funeral which most certainly will involve many show business personalities. Pray that lives will be touched, that people will stop and think about their eternal destinations.....Pray that Jack will enter into relationship with Christ (although he is a church attender)......

Sally was a beautiful, talented and classy lady. She had a warmth and sparkling personality that dazzled. That is how I will remember her......She and Jack were married 47 years.....