Birth date: Apr 19, 1939 Death date: Apr 1, 2026
Sara “Sally” Catherine Custer, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Born on April 19, 1939, Sally was raised on a farm in Pennsylvania, where she developed the strong values that guided her life, faith, hard work, and Read Obituary
I have such fond and wonderful memories of my aunt Sally. She was such a great influence on my young life. We spent so much time together at her house spending the night, watching Johnny Carson, swimming in the pool, singing songs, and of course drinking her legendary iced tea. It was always perfect! She was also a great cook. I wish I had the recipe to the broccoli casserole that she always served at Thanksgiving. It was so delicious. She also seemed to always have blue crab in her freezer that she could pull out and serve at any moment. I was so impressed! I will truly miss the kind, sweet generous soul that was my aunt Sally. I am so thankful that I have so many memories of her to cherish in my heart.
My memories of my dear Aunt Sally are truly endless. I remember her making the best iced tea in the world, lovingly calling me “Dernise,” and creating the most delicious meals. But what I hold closest to my heart is her beautiful voice. She sang like an angel. For as long as I can remember, she would sing the most enchanting songs to me—“When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ Along,” “Mockingbird Hill,” and the especially endearing “Froggie Went a Courtin’,” to name a few.
Those songs became a gift she passed down to me, and in time, I shared them with my own children, who came to love them just as much as I did. While I will miss her deeply, it brings me comfort and joy to know that her songs—and the love behind them—will live on in my heart and in the hearts of my daughters. Until I see you again, Aunt Sally, I love you❤️
I have so many cherished memories of Aunt Sally. As a preteen, I would walk to her house to play records on her big stereo. Sometimes we would dance! Her warm, gentle spirit made her joy to be around. No matter when you saw Aunt Sally, she always greeted you with a big smile and a warm welcoming hug. So many memories. She was so loved. Debbie
