Sally Jay (Hammer) Norman

Sally Jay Norman, of Manton, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was 87 years young.

Sally was born on August 21, 1938 to Jay and Wanda (Tremain) Hammer in Kingsley, Michigan. Sally was a proud graduate of  Manton High School, Class of 1956. She continued her education attending Northwestern Michigan College. She dedicated over 27 years of her career working as a bookkeeper/office manager for Coffey Insurance Agency and Lakeview Lutheran Manor. She was known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment. On September 7, 1957 she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Dallas Duane Norman. Together in Manton they lovingly raised three children, Sherri Marie, Perry Duane, and Merri Jo. In 2000 Sally and Dallas realized their dream of building a new home on their tree farm east of Manton. The couple shared 47 years of marriage before Dallas’s passing in 2004. Sally later found love again and married Robert “Bob” MacDonald in 2010. They spent 10 happy years traveling together until his time of passing in 2020. The last 3 years of her life, she found companionship and enjoyment with her dear loving friend, Caroll Harger. Together they shared an active life bowling, dancing, and attending community events. She was devout in her faith and served multiple positions for Gilbert Trinity Lutheran Church in Manton over many years. Sally understood the importance of education. She served on the Manton School Board for 8 years. Sally will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her kindness, and the quiet strength she carried throughout her life. She found joy in the simple moments and leaves behind a legacy of love that will be cherished by those who knew her.
  
Sally is survived by her loving children, Sherri Marie (Kenneth) Gorlewski, Perry Duane (Calisa) Norman, and Merri Jo (Jim) Dawson; grandchildren, Katie Gorlewski, Michael Gorlewski, Jaden Duane (Katie) Norman, Paryn Marie Norman, Donald J. Dawson and Leah Joy (Erik) Wachlin; great-grandchildren, Josephine Joy Wachlin; brother, James (Clare Ann) Hammer; dear loving friend, Caroll Harger; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loving family and friends.
  
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Wanda Hammer; her first husband, Dallas Norman; her second husband, Bob MacDonald; and a grandchild, Esa Wachlin.
  
Visitation will be held on Thrusday, April 23, 2026 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hall-Holdship Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11 .a.m. with visitation held one hour prior also at the funeral home. Following the service there will be a luncheon at Rollins Church. Interment services for the family will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley. Sally will be laid to rest next to her husband, Dallas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Senior Centers of Manton, Cadillac or Merritt, or Hospice of Michigan.

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