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Sally E. Gugelchuk, 92, of South Point, OH began her eternal life in Heaven on Sunday, January 9th at 8:30am. She passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Delaware, OH surrounded by her loving family.
Sally was born in Goody, KY on August 17, 1929 to Bogar and Mabel (Williamson) Bevins. She graduated from Belfrey High School where she met her high school sweetheart, the late Tony Gugelchuk, whom she married on June 25, 1949. Sally was a cherished member of the South Point community and First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 60 years. She loved the Lord first and foremost, and shared God’s love with everyone she met. In addition to teaching Sunday School, Sally was proud to serve as a member of her church’s hostess committee, Women’s Mission Society, Awana youth fellowship, Vacation Bible School director, and choir. Outside of church, she proudly served as a Republican presiding judge over local elections. She loved to crochet, decorate for the holidays, watch Wheel of Fortune, watch Bing Crosby movies and spent hours completing ring-a-words, cryptograms, sudoko and crossword puzzles.
All who met her knew what a strong and special lady she was, shown no better than by her fierce battles with multiple cancers and other various and rare medical conditions. While her doctors considered her a medical marvel, she would undoubtedly attribute her strength to her faith in God.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Tony; siblings Joseph (Lila) Bevins, Kenneth Bevins, Juanita Bevins and Thelma (Harold) Headen, and nephew Bill Headen.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Gary Gugelchuk, Ph.D of Upland, CA, Melinda (Paul, Ph.D) Galatsis, Ph.D, of Newton, MA, and Nita (David) Spracklen, of Delaware, OH; grandchildren, Eric Spracklen of Tampa, FL, Emily (Nick) Healey of Cincinnati, OH, and Kristina Galatsis, of Tokyo, Japan; Nieces Sandy Runyon, Brenda Headen, Cathy Headen, Lisa Runyon and Gabriella Silvis, nephews Joe (Judy) Bevins, Kenneth (Vicky) Bevins, and Robert (Becky) Bevins, sister-in-laws, Ann Stepp, Helen (Gene) Williamson, Mary Gugelchuk, and Pam, Chad, Kenyon, and Kenzie Kearns whom she embraced as part of her family, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 beginning at 12pm at the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in Williamson, WV. Funeral services will follow at the church at 1pm, officiated by her beloved nephew, Kenneth Bevins. She will be laid to rest in Mountain View Memory Gardens in Huddy, KY, next to the love of her life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church PO Box 5
South Point, OH 45680, so they may continue to share God’s Word to all.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home of Richwood, Ohio is assisting the family
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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jenny hartsock Salyers
Fort Wayne |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 11:27 AM
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when i think of Sally i think of all the wonderful memories i have growing up in South Point and wonderful times watching her serve the Lord at South Point Baptist church.. she was always Kind to everyone she met and always was smiling and that sweet laugh.. she will be truly missed..sure left such an impression in my life.. prayers for Nita, Melinda and Tony and family during this very difficult time. love you all.. jenny Salyers..
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Tracey Mershon Casey
Henderson, NV |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 12:31 PM
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Dear Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Sally was my Sunday school teacher when my dad Kent Mershon came to pastor at FBC South Point. I will always remember her LOVE for the Lord and her smile! Prayers coming your way!!
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Sherry Geer Smith
South Point Ohio |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 1:49 PM
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What a wonderful woman ! Sally was our home room mother all through school and always smiling as she passed out delicious baked goods from her kitchen ! She loved her family dearly and would catch me up on all of them when i would run into her at the store , Nita i’m so sorry that you’ve lost her and you and your family are in our prayers .
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Aaron DeHaven
Alaska |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 1:56 PM
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I did not know Sally well but when I did come around her she always made me feel like family and always put a smile on my face. Seeing her was a constant in many family memories I had growing up. She was a gentle, funny, and very nice lady and will be missed.
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Sally Chapman
South Point Ohio |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 3:18 PM
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I have known Sally for 56 years and she was a Angel on earth at church she was Sally G and I was Sally C you couldn’t ask for a better friend and she is missed so much I’ll always remember your smile and your laugh and how much you loved your Lord and Savior you was always at the church doing something and you loved teaching all the kids from Sunday school to Bible school we always had some good times at Bible school you are loved and always will be missed love you Sally
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Peggy King
Forest Hills, Ky |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM
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So sorry to hear this. Sally and Tony were my classmates at Belfry High School. We graduated together in 1948.
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Rose Newman
Ironton Ohio |
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Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 3:48 AM
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A wonderful friend and so many fond memories. Truly a great lady!!!! Prayers for Nita, Melinda, Gary and families.
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Deirdre Carrico
South Point, Ohio |
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Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 10:38 AM
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Sally became my children’s Sunday School teacher when we moved to South Point in 1977 and began attending First Baptist. She was so loved by all the children. I remember making decorations for the church windows for a Missionary Conference with her. Sally loved the missionaries. Another fond but scary memory was when I served on the Hostess Committee with her and came into our fellowship building and found her at the top of a ladder decorating for a dinner. She was not a young lady then but nothing stopped her in the service of her Lord. She will be missed by so many. I know she is singing in the heavenly choir today. Condolences to the family of such a sweet lady.❤️
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Cheryl DAVIS
South Point OH |
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Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 10:47 AM
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So very sorry to hear of the loss of our dear sister in Christ ! She’s been a part of our lives for so many years. We will see you again Sally !
The Davis’ - Ben & Cheryl
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Geraldine S. Akers
937 North Big Creek Road Sidney, KY |
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Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 12:04 AM
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Sally was such a wonderful person. She always held a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. I love all of Tony and Sally’s family.
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Carol Cogan Kilver
South Point, OH |
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Sun, Jan 16, 2022 at 8:03 PM
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Prayers for the family during this time. Your mother was a dear friend to my mom and dad which made her cherished by us, too. Knowing that we will see her again in heaven is a comfort to believers. Bless you all with peace.
Carol and Fred
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