Sally Ann Woodburn

Woodburn, Sally Ann, 77, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Friday, January 18, 2008. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 22 at Grace Presbyterian Church She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Sam. Sally Ann graduated from Wichita High School East, attended Wesley Hospital School of Nursing and worked for a local pediatrician until her marriage to Sam. Later in life she pursued studies at Wichita State University, earning an Associate Degree in the Arts, a Bachelors in French and a Masters in Educational Psychology and Counseling. She was employed at Wichita State University for 16 years as an Academic Counselor and instructor. She retired in 2004. Sally Ann was active in school, church, civic and volunteer activities as their family grew. A member of the Alliance Francaise and Sister Cities, she accompanied high school students to Orleans France for an exchange visit. She later returned to France to enjoy its people and cultures. Her family was always the focus of her life, but she had a passion for French, and enjoyed sewing, sculpture, silver-smithing and numerous art and craft projects. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Also preceded by: parents, Elmo and Verna Winchel and step-mother, Christine Winchel. Survivors: sons, Robert Shuker of Fairfield, CA, Greg (Shirley) Woodburn, Todd (Stephanie) Woodburn, Casey Woodburn all of Wichita; daughters, Stephanie Woodburn of Sevierville, TN, April Jones of Wichita; brother, Steve (Barbara) Winchel of Sebring, FL; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to Grace Presbyterian Church 5002 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67208 and Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.