Mrs. Sally Ann Fohrman, 75, of Ellijay, died Friday, May 20, 2016.
She was born February 17, 1941 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to the late Mitchel and Julia Louella
Welch. She was an honorable wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother, and admired
great-grandmother.
Sally Ann was a spirited, vibrant woman of beauty who had a hunger for living life and a heart
for loving others. As a dedicated wife to her husband, Sally Ann followed her partner in life, love,
and soul across the globe as he served his country with the Armed Forces living in places such
as Colorado, Alaska, Kansas, Germany and Georgia. She left her mark in history as the very
first civilian female to work in the Infantry Battalion Headquarters S1 with the Third Infantry
Division (Audie Murphy Division). She served as a nurse's aid for 2 years, operations supervisor
at SAFECO for 10 years, financial supervisor at The Griffin Company for 6 years, supervisor at
Bank of America Corporate Headquarters for 13 years, and office manager/accountant of Good
Samaritan Catholic Church of Ellijay, Georgia for 6 years. She was Treasurer of the Good
Neighbor Club of Coosawattee River Resort where she also served on the Compliance and
Amenities committees. She served as President of St. Vincent de Paul for 2 years, active Lector
and Eucharistic Minister for Good Samaritan Catholic Church and was a faithful and strong
supporter of the Ellijay Knights of Columbus Council. She dedicated her life to her family and
serving others by supporting, sponsoring, and volunteering for numerous charities,
organizations, and her church. She enjoyed painting, crafting, line dancing, gardening, traveling,
and music. She was an inspiration to all who were graced with her presence.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, SFC Ernest Ferdinand Fohrman (RET); daughters
and soninlaw, Katherine E. and George C. Powell, of Cumming, Ga., and Valerie K. Jones, of
Snellville, Ga; sons and daughterinlaw, Scott M. Fohrman, Troy H. and Erin Fohrman, all of
Snellville, Ga.; 7 grandchildren, Michael Powell, April Rogers, Victoria Fohrman, Troy Fohrman,
Brittany Fohrman, Drew Jones, Nicole Fohrman; and 5 greatgrandchildren, Nathaniel Lyons,
Laila Fohrman, William D'Olivo, Thayer Bazzell, and Brayden Bazzell.
The family will receive guests from 5:00 p.m.until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Logan
Funeral Home. Memorial Services to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 27,
2016 at Good Samaritan Catholic Church in Ellijay, Ga.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, the
family requests donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul at Good Samaritan Catholic Church.
Logan Funeral Home, Ellijay, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, May 26, 2016
, Georgia, United States
Visitation
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, May 26, 2016
, Georgia, United States
Visitation
When Thursday, May 26th, 2016, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location Logan Funeral Home Address 357 Dalton Street Ellijay, GA 30540 Share on Facebook
Interment Information
Location Georgia National Cemetery Address 1080 Veteran's Cemetery Road Canton, GA 30114 Share on Facebook Interment Extra Info Interment will take place at a later date
Service Information
When Friday, May 27th, 2016, 11:00am Location Good Samaritan Catholic Church Address 55 Church Street Ellijay, GA 30540 Share on Facebook