June 23, 1944 – January 26, 2026
Sally E. Sloan McCreary, age 81 of Winchester, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Highpoint Health Center. She was born in Bridgeport, Alabama on June 23, 1944, to the late Charles William and Sarah Josephine (Davis) Sloan. During her work career, Sally was employed at Winchester Hat Factory, E & B Carpet Mill, and Lanier, before eventually retiring from CKR Manufacturing. She enjoyed crocheting and collecting all things, as well as cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide. She loved being outside, especially working in her garden, and was already planning on planting her garden this spring. Sally cherished her beloved family and was always the first person to lend a helping hand. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Roy E. Sloan, Charles W. Sloan, Harry W. Sloan, Carl B. Sloan, Ruby Johnson, and Georgia Grant; sons, Jimmy D. McCreary and Charles R. McCreary; grandson, J.D. McCreary; and great-grandson, Matthew Sanders. Sally is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, James E. McCreary; son, James D. McCreary; daughter, Ronda (Joseph) Kelly-Gee; grandchildren, Christina McCreary, Jimmy “Tooter” McCreary, Kent McCreary, Jamie (Robby) Brown, Kristie (Tim) Reed, Stacy McCreary, Amanda McCreary, Jessica (Shane) Brinkley, Jacob (Chasity) McCreary, Jason (Tracie) McCreary, Brandi (Brandon) Cook, Ronnie Kelley, Kris (Laurie) Kelley, Korey (Angel) Kelley, and Courtney Gee; several great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Judy McCreary; brother, James L. (Sylvia) Sloan; many nieces and nephews; and four-legged best friend, Rambo. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Cleek officiating. Interment will follow at Watson Memorial Park with Noah Kelley, Aiden Kelley, Daemon Kelley, Ronnie Dale Kelley, Korey Kelley, and Kris Kelley serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
