Sallye Ruth Sears, age 79, of Branson West, Missouri
Sallye Ruth Sears, age 79, of Branson West, Missouri, formerly Sidney, Iowa, peacefully passed away into God’s graces on September 28, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Sallye was born on January 24, 1944, to Verne and Ruth (Mead) Curtis in Percival, Iowa. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Sears, on December 31, 1961.
While Sallye worked several jobs throughout her life, her favorite was always being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sallye is preceded in death by both her parents, brother Gary Curtis, and the love of her life, Charles.
She is survived by her daughter, Terri (Gerry) Sprentall of Payson, Arizona; son, Tom (Lisa) Sears of Branson West, Missouri; grandchildren: Sarah Hart of Chandler, Arizona, Joey (Natalie) Sprentall of Gilbert, Arizona, Ashley Sears of Riverton, Iowa, Rebecca (William) Murphy of Kissee Mills, Missouri, and Sean Sears of Branson West, Missouri; great-grandchildren: Bailey Hart, Logan Hart, Charlotte Sprentall, and Jordan Sprentall.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time in Sidney, Iowa. Arrangements and cremation are under the care of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.
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