Jeanette Dawn Sallows

The beautiful Jeanette Dawn “Bana” Sallows, 78, of Morenci, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, November 29, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and in the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born January 22, 1940, in Medina, Michigan to the late Oliver and Betty Jane (Taylor) Keller.

Jeanette was a 1958 graduate of Morenci High School and earned an Associate degree in Business from the Statzenberger Business College. She married the love of her life, Albert W. Sallows on May 16, 1959 at the Morenci First Baptist Church and he survives.

She began her career working as a secretary for Judge Leland Kirby and Pennington LP Gas Company. Jeanette found great success in direct home sales. As a sales representative for Lady Remington Jewelry and Petra Fashions, she earned the #1 in sales nationwide for five years in a row. Her success also gave her and Albert the opportunity to travel the world, something they enjoyed doing together.

Jeanette and Albert were active members in the First Baptist Church in Morenci for over 50 years where she faithfully served the Lord as the choir director and led the ladies ensemble. After the church closed, they became members at the Ogden Church in Adrian, MI. In addition to her work and service at the church, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and most importantly spending time with her grandkids and great grandchildren plus attending their sporting events. She will always be remembered for her beauty and elegance in everything she touched.

Surviving in addition to her husband of over 59 years, Albert, are two children, Marc Sallows of Luna Pier, MI, and Marnette Sutherland (and fiancé, Eric May) of Blissfield, MI; four grandchildren, Lyndrea (Seth) Borton, Larissa Sutherland, Jordan Sutherland, and Nicole Sallows; four great grandchildren, Tatum, Ryder and Cruz Borton, and Harper Kneafsey. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Marilyn Bragg of Phoenix, AZ. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mahlon Keller and her sister, Audrey Ferguson.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, December 3, 2018, from 3-7 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Morenci. A funeral service for Jeanette will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Crist officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider memorial donations in honor of Jeanette to be given to Hospice of Lenawee, Parkinson’s Foundation, or the One Mosaic Church.

The family would like to thank those who provided care to Jeanette during her extended illness. This includes the Hospice of Lenawee, especially Rebecca, Lisa, Gloria, Suzanne, Sharon and Tina; Great Lake’s Caring, particularly Shannon and Allison; Goerlich Center, especially Maylie, Donella, Brianne, Laura, Katie, Amanda, Sequoia, and Gutom; as well as Dr. Jennifer Paulson; and an extra special thanks to Geneva Ballard for always being there when needed.

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