Sally Ellis Tierney

April 24, 1938- May 30, 2026 (88)

On May 30, 2026, Sally Ellis Tierney passed away at the age of 88.  Born on April 24, 1938, in Fredericktown, Missouri, Sally was the daughter of Wendell and Eugenia Ellis.  She was raised alongside her siblings, Carolyn, Yvonne, Ivan and Mimi.  She graduated from Fredericktown High School in 1956, and soon after, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she met her future husband.  On November 26, 1960, Sally married John T. Tierney in her hometown of Fredericktown.  Together, they raised three children:  Mary Tierney Racer, Beth Tierney Jablonski (husband Jeff), and John (Jack) Tierney.  Her family was her greatest joy, and she delighted in her role as a grandmother to Brian Racer and Daniel Racer. Sally was a secretary for over 25 years at Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas.  Sally's faith was a cornerstone of her life.  She actively participated in her church community and dedicated herself to serving others through various prison ministries in both Houston, Texas, and Jackson, Missouri.  Upon retiring, Sally returned to Missouri, settling in Jackson to be closer to her family and the Ozark landscapes.  Here, she indulged in her love of nature, tending to her vibrant flower gardens, a reflection of her own colorful spirit.  Throughout her life, her home was filled with the joyful presence of her devoted dogs:  Shadow, Honey, Spice, and Joy.

Sally is predeceased by her parents, Wendell and Eugenia Ellis, her sister, Yvonne Ellis Godzwon, and her son-in-law, Mike Racer, She is survived by her children, grandchildren, sister Carolyn Ellis Rhoades, brother Ivan G. Ellis (wife Lou), sister Mimi Ellis (husband David), and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to The Arbors at Capetown in Cape Girardeau for the compassionate care they provided to Sally in the last three years of her life.

A service to celebrate Sally's life will be held on June 05, 2026. at 1:00 PM at St. Michael's Catholic Church, located at 400 W. Main St., Fredericktown, MO  63645.