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Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. She was born February 9, 1938, in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Robert A. & Jeannette E. (Corbiel) Wheeler.

Sally graduated from Dexter High School in 1956, and attended Cleary College. She worked for the Chelsea School District, starting as a bus driver, then as a secretary at North Elementary School, and eventually as Transportation Supervisor. Sally was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. She enjoyed sports and spent a lot of time attending Chelsea sporting events. She also enjoyed cooking, and golfing at Inverness.

On June 11, 1971, she married Don Proctor, and he survives. She is also survived by her children, Erin Headrick of Virginia, Dale (Linda) Headrick of Portland, Oregon, Kelly Headrick of Plymouth, Eric (Kris) Headrick of Livonia; Lisa (James) Townsend of Ann Arbor, and Kristi of Chelsea; step-children, Dave Proctor of Harrison, Lori Iles of Chelsea, Janis (Neil) Horning of Chelsea and Rick (Lisa) Proctor of Florida; 23 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Joan Jeffreys; sons, Thomas and Todd; and step-daughters, Julie and Barb.

A Funeral Mass was held Monday, May 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the V. Rev. Dr. William Canon Turner officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family received friends at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, Sunday, May 5, from 2-5 pm, and at the church on Monday from 10-11 am. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or Faith in Action.

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