Grace Marie (Sally) was reunited with her Father in Heaven on August 11, 2023, from her latest residence in Canton, GA. Sally was born on October 26, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA. She was the daughter of the late James Clyde Twinem and Marie K. Twinem.
Sally began her professional career after graduating from Geneva College in 1949 with a BS in English and speech. She taught high school English in East Palestine, OH from 1950-1957. Sally took a break from her career to raise her two sons in the suburb of Chippewa Twp before returning to teach at Geneva College in 1967. Her ambition and love of education earned her the position of Director of Alumni Relations at Geneva for 15 years where she retired in 1991. Sally dedicated much of her time to volunteer work, serving on numerous boards including, American Association of University Women, The American Association of University Administrators, The United Way of Beaver County, Chippewa Women's Club, Executive Women's Council, Beaver Valley Community Advisory Council, Blackhawk Schools Advisory Council, and Choir Director at Beaver Falls United Methodist Church. After moving to Sun City Center, FL, Sally could not stay idle and became Dean of the Church College at the United Community Church for several years. She received many awards for her charitable work and contributions including Woman of Distinction from the Girl Scout Council, and Woman of the Year through United Way of Beaver County.
Sally was a beautiful, kind, interesting, and generous woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial luncheon to honor Sally will be planned at a later date in Sun City Center, FL.
Sally was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Edwin Phillip, and her son James Andrew. She is survived by son Peter, daughter-in-law Susan, grandsons Andrew and Garrett, granddaughter-in-law Grace, and 3 great-grandchildren.