Sally Maurine Smith was surrounded by her loving family when she was called home to the Lord on July 13, 2013, at the age of 76.

She was born July 10, 1937 ,in Jerome, Ariz. to Lester and Mildred Bean. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Arkansas for a short time and then on to Memphis. While in high school, she met her sweetheart, Jack Smith. They graduated from high school in Memphis, along with classmate Elvis Presley.

Following high school, Sally and Jack were married. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in South Carolina and Virginia.

When Jack left military service, they back to Memphis and then to California, making their home in the Los Angeles area. In 1966 they moved to Poway, Calif.

In 1980, Sally was promised a job at the Whidbey News-Times in Oak Harbor. She, Jack and family all headed to Whidbey Island. Thus began a 28-year career where Sally served as office manager under Wallie Funk and John Webber with the Whidbey Press/Whidbey News-Times and eventually with Sound Publishing. She retired in 2008.

Sally loved to bowl, play golf and swim. She and Jack enjoyed their travel trailer and camping at the Glen at Maple Falls. She was most proud of her family and also the friends she had made over the years.

She loved to help anyone in need at any time.

Sally is survived by her husband, Jack, at the family home; by two daughters Sharon Hudson and husband Randy, of Oak Harbor, and Lisa Heiserman and husband Ty, of Wenatchee; by four sisters and one brother; and by 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant, officiating. Reception to follow. Friends and family are encouraged to share condolences and memories at the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com