Sallie L. Dewberry

Sallie L. Dewberry, age 79, passed away in her sleep, at home, in Birmingham, AL from the consequences of Alzheimer’s.Sallie was an Honor Society graduate of Ramsey High School in 1956. She studied ballet at Sullins College in Virginia and 4 years later was a cum-laude graduate of Samford University in Birmingham. She later earned her Masters degree in Christian Education at the Birmingham Theological Seminary.Sallie accomplished many things while raising 4 children: she was a co-founder of both the Women's Committee of 100 and the Birmingham Ballet (now the Alabama Ballet) and the Carousel Dance Club. As the Briarwood Christian School was developing Sallie was Principal for 2 years and was instrumental in the growth of the school from kindergarten and 1st grade to eight grades, then 12 grades. She taught 12thgrade AP English at Briarwood C.S. for 20 years.‘Sal’ has to be one of the most pleasant and considerate women God ever made. Within a month or so of the end of her life, Jim (her husband) asked her one day if she would like to go for a ride to the grocery store, along with the care giver helping us that day. (She loved getting out of the house and riding, anywhere). She nodded her head, said “Yes”, then turned to the care giver and said, “Would that be convenient to you?” She will be dearly missed by many.Sallie is survived by her husband of 58 years, James W. (Jim) Dewberry Jr., her brother, Richard Lackmond (Pat) of Green Mountain Falls, CO, and 4 children: Catherine Latham, (Joey) of Prattville, AL; Elizabeth Dewberry, of New York, NY; James W. Dewberry III, (Susan) of Atlanta, GA; and Amy Hancock, (Sam) of Jacksonville, FL. She leaves 4 wonderful grandchildren: Hunter and Lauren Hancock, Jacksonville, FL; Robert Latham, (Dani) Huntsville, AL and Ryan Finke, Marietta, GA.In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to one of Sallie's favorite ministries: K.I.D.S Ministry (Kids In Devine Service), a 501(c3) ministry working with Birmingham intercity children and families, providing spiritual guidance, music instruction (teaching children to play many different musical instruments), choral singing, and field trips. Gifts may be sent to: Daniel Cason, KIDS Ministry, P.O. Box 39090, Birmingham, AL 35208. Visitation will be Monday, May 22, 2017 from 12 Noon until service time at 1 PM at the Chapel of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

Sallie L. Dewberry

January 25, 1938 - May 12, 2017