Obituary of Sally Barrett

Sally Ann Leonard was born in Monroe, Michigan on February 26, 1943. She was one of three children born from the union of the late James and Mildred (Raymond) Leonard. Sally attended Monroe High School. Sally had a heart of gold with a very kind gentle spirit, and always had a willingness to help others. She had a great sense of humor and loved everyone. Sally enjoyed the art of engraving plaques, badges, and many other items. Often times you would find her on her front porch enjoying the weather and reading the daily newspaper. Sally married the love of her life, Ronald Barrett on July 2, 1982 in Monroe. Together they would share their blended family. They often spent much time camping together, enjoying the outdoors. Sally was a part of the Hart Club. She often spent time on the CB radio with the name of "Sugar and Spice", and Highway Aid Radio Truck. Most importantly, Sally loved to spend the days with her loving family. Sally Ann Barrett, age 72, of Monroe, Michigan passed away at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 9:13pm. In addition to her parents and siblings, her passing was preceded by her loving husband of thirty-one years: Ronald in March of 2014; her sister: Betty (Paul) Stemen and her nephew: Robert Leonard Jr. To cherish her memory she leaves two children: Terry Corne of Columbus and Steven Corne of North Carolina; brother: Robert (Joyce) Leonard Sr. of Monroe; one grandchild: Terry (Stefenni) Turner of Newport; and two great-grandchildren: Dylan and Landon Turner. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:00am also at Merkle's with Pastor Rex Jones Jr. of Bethany Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to St. Joseph's Cemetery in Monroe for burial. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the VFW post 1138. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.