Sally Hall

Sally Hall was an outgoing, energetic, hard-working woman who tried each day to bring happiness into the lives of her loved ones. A devoted mother, Sally always kept her children in the center of her thoughts. She was their biggest supporter and cheerleader, and in their company you could always find a familiar smile on her lips.

In the year 1953, America was in the midst of the baby boom. With the Second World War receding into history, people everywhere focused their attention on building a family. Harold McNutt and his wife Adelia (Predum) McNutt were among the many expecting parents, and on July 19, 1953, they welcomed their daughter Sally into their home in Plainwell.

During Sally’s childhood, her family moved around Michigan to the towns of Otsego, Plainwell, and Allegan. Though it was sometimes hard to adjust to a new home, Sally always enjoyed the companionship of her siblings. The McNutt family was tightly knit, and each year they enjoyed the opportunity to come together at the Allegan Fair, where Sally’s father showed his mules. Always thinking of others, Sally would pack a homemade meal for her dad so that he wouldn’t have to eat the food at the fair.

In the year 1971, Sally graduated from Allegan High, where she played shortstop on the softball team. Throughout her high school years, she waitressed at the Village Inn and a few other restaurants. It was through her job as a waitress that she met Carmel Hall. Sally was seventeen at the time, and she and Carmel quickly fell in love. On July 18, 1980 they were united in marriage. Though they would ultimately divorce after twenty-six years together, their union blessed Sally with four beautiful children.

Jodi, Jason, Karen, and Kevin were shown much love and made many memories of their mother, especially of her most distinctive laughter. She was a wonderful cook whose homemade pizza, chili, potato salad, bread and pies always beckoned a full dinner table. Sally was talented at crafts and made several quilts and blankets over the years. She also loved gardening and planted flowers every spring. But her greatest gift to her family was her unconditional love and her generous spirit. She always found time and energy to help her children. You could often find Sally cheering on her kids at a school activity or a sporting event. She also enjoyed quiet time with her family, whether it was playing cards or simply having a conversation. When it came time for a getaway, Sally loved to take her kids to Michigan Adventure.

When her children were growing up, Sally stayed at home to tend to the house and take care of her kids. But when her children were older, she returned to her work as a waitress and most recently had worked for the Perrigo Company. Despite her hard working ethics, Sally remained as devoted of a mother as ever. One of her favorite ways to spend an afternoon was at a restaurant with family and friends, enjoying a good meal with nice conversation. Another of her favorite outtings was going to play Bingo.

Throughout her life, Sally distinguished herself as a woman of high morals. With the company of her daughter Karen, Sally attended South Haven Reformed Church; she also enjoyed their church bazaars.

As a mother and friend, Sally was a prime example of unconditional love. No matter what her children did, they always knew that Mom’s door was open. Sally was the happiest when she made others happy. She will be greatly missed and frequently remembered for her generous, loving spirit.

Sally died on March 9, 2005 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Learn more about Sally and visit with her family on Sunday from 2-5 PM, at the RDMG Life Story Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, where her services will be held on Monday at 11 AM. Her family includes her mother Adelia McNutt of Plainwell; children: Jodi & Mike Richmond of Gobles, Jason & Heather Hall, Karen Hall, & Kevin Hall all of Plainwell and their father Carmel Hall; siblings: Max & Nina McNutt of Pullman, Susan Anson & Hobert Hall of Otsego, Matt & Cindy McNutt of Plainwell, and Jeff and Jim McNutt; grandchildren: Dustin Richmond, Jason, Jr., Cammie, & Abby Hall; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father Harold McNutt. Please visit Sally’s personal memory page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a favorite memory, sign the guestbook, or make a memorial donation to Rose Arbor Hospice or the West Michigan Cancer Center.