Sally Jo Baty
October 1, 1940 - March 1, 2018
Sally Jo Baty, age 77, of Albia, passed away on March 1, 2018, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia. Sally was born on October 1, 1940, to Aubrey and Nellie (DeLashmutt) Baty in Albia. She grew up and lived in Albia throughout her life. Sally enjoyed playing Bingo and card games, such as Skip-Bo. She also enjoyed putting together jig saw puzzles, collecting dolls and going to the Leisure Lounge in Albia. Her real joy in life was spending time with family and friends and she especially enjoyed family get togethers and birthday parties. Sally is survived by a niece, Cheryl (Mary McGough) Watson of Des Moines; 5 nephews, Rob Eells of Albia, Dan (Debbie) Felton of Des Moines, Walt (Becky) Baty of Summerfield, FL, Jim (Vicki) Baty of Moravia and Randy (Becky) Baty of Blue Springs, MO; 2 great-nieces, Lindsey (Brent) Houck and Jennifer Bridell; 6 great-nephews, Matthew (Keli) Watson and Joe, Jim, John, Colt and Jason Hentges and several great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Nellie; 2 sisters, Melba Baty-Felton and Pat Hurley; a brother, Don Baty; a niece, Kathy Felton-Eells, 2 great nephews, Steven Watson and Phillip Baty. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Pastor Lynda Carlson officiating. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments. A private family burial will held at a later date at Oak View Cemetery in Albia. A memorial has been established to the Leisure Lounge in Albia.
Sally Jo Baty, age 77, of Albia, passed away on March 1, 2018, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia. Sally was born on October 1, 1940, to Aubrey and Nellie (DeLashmutt) Baty in Albia. She grew up and lived in Albia throughout her life.... View Obituary & Service Information