Sally Humphreys

Sally A. Humphreys, 84, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in Heritage Woods of Belvidere. Born October 1, 1935, in Lebanon, MO, the daughter of Albert LeRoy and Mabel Grace (Wilson) Malone. Married John Q. Humphreys. Formerly employed by Illinois Mentor for 5 years. Employed as a trainer for adoptive and foster parents, served in the adoption unit and worked as a foster parent support specialist for DCFS for more than 30 years. She helped write training curriculum for foster and adoptive parents. Sally was a consultant for the Illinois Baptist Association for 8 years. Sally and John were foster parents for 34 years, fostering 369 children. Sally enjoyed teaching Sunday School for 60 years and loved reading, doing crosswords and writing poetry. Survivors include her daughters, JoAnne (Doug) Jury, Tammy (Scott) Johnston, Elizabeth Humphreys and Erica Miller; sons, Steve (Linda), Ben and Taylor Humphreys; daughter-in-law, Monica Humphreys; grandchildren, Stefanie (Dave) Brickey, Sarah (Mickey) Humpula, Samantha (Joshua DeJong), John (Jordan), Robert and Jackie Humphreys, Jared (Ashley) Jury, Grace (Dane) Pennacchi, Hannah (Ryan) Fleming, Christopher and Levi Johnston, Julian Rodriguez, D’Mari Goodwin and Presley; great-grandchildren, Ava, Sofia, Camille and Jude Brickey, Madisyn, Aubrey and Carson Jury, Elle Fleming and Christina; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband; son, Rodney; great-granddaughter, Kaylee; and 7 siblings.

Memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 8, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 1 p.m. to service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.