Sally Jane Overla, age 79 of Manistee died Friday, June 12, 2026 under the care of Hospice in University Place, Washington.

She was born on November 30, 1946 in Manistee, MI the daughter of the late Edward & Ethel (Richards) Helminiak. She married Wayne Leon Overla on September 29, 1967. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2025. Sally had been employed by the State of Michigan .

Sally’s pastimes were going for a drive with her husband and traveling around the country to visit friends and family, taking pictures, cooking and making sweet treats. She never missed attending family events. Sally made sure that her loved ones felt special and loved.

Survivors include her son; Wayne (Stephanie) Overla, Jr., daughter of the heart; Melissa (Dan) Gutowski, grandchildren; Travis Fitch, Brynn Fitch, Violet Overla & Eli Overla, grandchildren of the heart; Daniel (Kendra) Gutowski, Cody (Savannah) Gutowski, & Hannah Gutowski, two great grandchildren of the heart; Ryder & Clayton, and many more siblings through marriage, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends Sally loved very much.

She also was preceded in death by her sisters; Barb (Floyd) Jados & Gloria Flater, brother; Doug Richards, nephew; Randy Flater, and her close sister-in-law; LaRaine Duchon.

Funeral Services for Sally will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Oak Grove Funeral Home in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Please share a memory with the family at www.oakgrovefh.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Service.