 | | | November 1,1928 - June 25, 2024 Resident of Walnut Creek | | | | | | Our mom Sallielou Carter passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024. She was born in Oakland to James and Sallielou Ward, the youngest to sisters Jean and Anne.
She previously lived in Oakland, Orinda, Lake Wildwood and most recently Walnut Creek. She attended Oakland High School and UC Berkeley where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
She was married to her husband Gordon for 62 years whom she met at age 14 at a Methodist youth group. He was the love of her life and she always said he had given her a fairytale life. They loved to travel visiting many different countries with friends. She fiercely loved her family and was a loyal friend. Throughout her life, she brought joy, warmth, and laughter to everyone she met.
Sallie was involved in many different organizations, including the PTA, Cub Scouts, Montclair Junior Women's Club, Welcome Wagon, Diablo Assistance League, Clipper Club (Oakland Presbyterian Church), Orinda Women's Club and PEO, as well as being a small business owner and real estate broker. Her earlier passions included backpacking, boating, tennis, golf. But most of all she loved entertaining her family and friends.
At Lake Wildwood she volunteered with Music in the Mountains, Hospice of the Foothills and was an elder at Sierra Presbyterian Church. Upon returning to Walnut Creek she was a member of Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church.
Our mom lived her life embracing joy and beauty, always with kindness and unconditional love. She is survived by her 3 children, Steven Carter (wife Carla), Nancy Wilkerson (husband Nelson), Patti Grijalva (husband Hiram); 6 grandchildren, Jesse Perez (Jenna), Scott Wilkerson (Lia), Kristen Clark (Brandon), Andrew Grijalva, Michael Grijalva (Vendy), Jeremy Carter; as well as 4 great grandchildren, Myla & Carter Perez and Aria & Eleanor Wilkerson. Also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, her sisters Anne and Jean, niece Margaret and her husband Gordon.
In lieu of fowers please say a prayer and remember our sweet mother. A Celebration of Life will take place at Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church in Lafayette on Thursday, August 15th at 1pm.
As our mother would say, all are welcome. |
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