Sally Gentry

Sally C. Gentry (nee Gaines)

Gentry, Sally C. (nee Gaines) of Sunset Hills, was received into the waiting arms of Jesus on May 14, 2023.

Dear Mother of Betsy Tevebaugh and Martha (Gary) Uhlemeyer, all of Sunset Hills. Beloved & devoted Gran to Amanda, Jon, and Katie Tevebaugh. Sister of Dolly (Carl) Pence of Kirkwood. Beloved Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, Cousin and friend to many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Quentin and Mildred Gaines & sister, Lynne Flett.

Sally was a graduate of Kirkwood High School and The University of Missouri-Columbia, where she was a proud sister of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. 

She was a member of the KHS class of ’52, remaining in close contact with a core group of her girlfriends, joining them on many fun trips over the years.

She taught in the Kirkwood, Parkway and Affton School districts for many years as a Gym teacher, Substitute, Coach, Assistant Coach and STLCC Meramec Tennis Instructor.

Sally enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading, watching TCM movies, attending grandchildren’s sporting events, and trips to historical St. Louis landmarks with her family. 

Visitation on Sunday May 21st, 5-7pm and Memorial Service Monday, May 22nd 1pm. Both located at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129. 314-894-8444

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Affton Education Foundation (College Visits), 8309 Mackenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.