Obituary of Sally M. Michel

Sally Marie Michel, 91, of Montour Falls, NY, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. She was born on July 4, 1933, in Theresa, NY, the daughter of the late Chester and Marie Bauter.

Sally graduated from Fredonia State College with a Teaching Degree in Elementary and Music Education. On June 25, 1956, she married Dr. Robert C. Michel in Blasdell, NY. Dr. Michel predeceased her in 1988.

Sally was a pianist for Odessa-Montour Central School District, Watkins Glen Central School District and Glen Baptist Church for over 45 years. She also worked for the Schuyler County Board of Elections for more than 15 years. She was a longtime member of Glen Baptist Church.

Sally enjoyed cheering on her children and others at sporting events over the years. She taught a women’s exercise program at Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour elementary schools. She loved antiquing and household sales, including holding her own sale twice a year. She enjoyed  tennis, downhill skiing, and visiting relatives and friends. Above all, she loved serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every possible way!

Sally is survived by her six children, Jackie (Mitchell) Blake of Milan, Michigan; Roger (Patricia) Michel of Sand Point, Idaho; Robert (Gina) Michel of Montour Falls, New York; Stacey (Brian) Miller of Dubois, Wyoming; Britt (Maureen) Michel of Whitmore Lake, Michigan; and Andrew (Joanne) Michel of Helena, Montana; grandchildren, Jessi (Josh) Agadoni, Eden Michel, and Robert “Blake” (Alexa Watkins) Michel; Morgan (Charissa) Michel, Zachary Michel, Samuel Michel, and Georgia Michel; Caleb Miller and Isaac (Viviani Ramirez) Miller; Andrea Ream, Lydia Michel, Carl (Sierra) Michel, Tess (Bryce) Flammond, Olivia (Caleb) Schlender, Clarke (Caitlyn) Michel, Mae (Derek) Parsons, Noah Michel, Calan Jensen, Jude Michel, Ben Michel, Kylie Jensen, Sophia Michel, Luke Michel, and Lillian Michel; great grandchildren, Colby, Noelle, Micah, Bryce, Jr., Tristan, Amira, Esmé, and Rory.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 9:00-10:00 am at Glen Baptist Church, 3311 Reading Rd., Watkins Glen, NY. Sally’s funeral service will follow at 10:00 am. Private burial will be held at Montour Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com