Sally Ann CALHOUN Obituary (2025)

On August 26, 2025, the world lost a bit of its fire and orneriness when Sally Ann Calhoun passed on to be with her loving husband, James Calhoun and six children. Born December 23, 1940, in St. Paul, Arkansas, to Mike and Faye Marcum, Sally was truly a force to be reckoned with, a strong woman that raised even stronger children. Her home was always open--a place of comfort and solace--where friends and family alike could find a warm welcome and plenty of sweets to ease life's troubles. Sally was known for her willful spirit, fierce work ethic, and her refusal to mince words. For many years she poured drinks and wisdom as a bartender, always with her trademark honesty. Though she never sugar coated life, her love was steadfast and unquestionable. She leaves behind a legacy of strength, comfort, and unconditional love. Sally is survived by her children, Chris Dickman, Kathy Stump, Anita Moe, Richard Counts Jr., and her 'bonus son,' Steve Calhoun. She was richly blessed with 26 grandchildren and more than 40 great-grandchildren, each one a living testament to her love, guidance, and enduring legacy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James, as well as her children Joe, Steve, Greg, Michael Lennartz, Robert Counts and Tess Kukes. A Graveside service will be at Tahoma Cemetery on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM followed by a reception at Cottonwood Elementary. Though she is gone, her strength, love, and laughter will echo through the generations she leaves behind.