Sally W. Searcy, age 83, of Brevard went to be with the Lord that she loved so much on Friday, June 11, 2010 at her residence after a long period of declining health. She was born March 16, 1927 in the Sapphire/Cashiers area of Transylvania County. She lived most of her life in Transylvania County, with the exception of a brief stay in Ohio after marrying. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Harold Eugene Searcy, who passed away in 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents Bournice Farmer White, and Dave White, two brothers William White of Oregon, and Syd White of Pisgah Forest, two sisters, Cumile Hinkle of Lake Toxaway and Mary Phillips of Brevard Some more special people in her life were, brother-in-law, Eston Phillips of Brevard, and sister-in-laws Jeanette White from Etowah and Ruby B. White of Washington. She was the oldest living member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was an active member of her church, serving in many capacities including the VBS leader for many years, Sunday School teacher, served on the nominating committee, on the executive board committee, discipleship training director and many other positions within her church. She was a devout Christian woman and loved her church and church members very much. She was active in her church duties until her illness would not allow her to continue. She enjoyed working in the garden, and canning her vegetables that she grew. She loved working in the flower beds in her yard, as well as painting. She also enjoyed her "pets" in the yard. She faithfully fed her birds and squirrels. She had a squirrel that allowed her to hold and pet it. He was her special pet "Ranger". Where she went in the yard, Ranger was sure to follow. She is survived by a special daughter, Tina Searcy Almany, and her husband Garney; grand-daughter Lauren Almany, and grandson Garrett Almany, all of Brevard; sister Ruby Hudson of Brevard; brothers Joe White of Etowah and George White & his wife Eva of Canton; sisters in-law Jean White of Pisgah Forest, & Carol White of Iowa, As well as special friend that was like another daughter to her Theresa Sweaney and her husband Dean, along with their children, Evan, Katie, Ashley, Lacey & Shayla all of Port Charlotte, FL. She was also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her family will find comfort, through their faith, that she will no longer be in pain and suffer from her countless illnesses. As well as that she will again be reunited with her loved ones that have gone on before her. Her family and close friends know, without reserve, that she is standing before the Lord, ready to serve him in Heaven as she did on Earth. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 14, 2010 in the Chapel of Moody-Connolly Funeral Home with the Revs. Ron Nelson and Allen Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Pisgah Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 pm Sunday at the funeral home. When not at the funeral home the family will be at her home, located at 109 Forest Hills Circle, or the daughter's home, 293 Buena Vista Drive, Brevard.