Sally J. Cuneo

She was born on December 24, 1933, in Anderson to William and Mildred (Briscoe) Myers and has lived in Alexandria since 1964. Sally was a graduate of Anderson High School-Class of 1951. She had worked briefly for Delco-Remy, as a ward clerk at St. John’s Hospital, for the former Alexandria Glove Corporation and in the office of Cuneo Insurance. She was a member of the former Alexandria First United Methodist Church and more recently a member of the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene and served on the church’s missions council. She was a former member of the Alexandria Lady Elks and the Kappa Delta Phi sorority. Sally had participated in the community wide canvas for the Alexandria Community Center. Sally loved to have fun, shop, eat out, and was an avid card player. She will be fondly remembered for her seasonal holiday display figures on the screened in corner porch of her home. Sally devoted herself to her family and was the #1 fan of her “grands” and “greats.”

Survivors: Son-Roger (Elayna) Cuneo-Alexandria Daughter-Jeralee (“Jinks”) Mathews-Alexandria 2 Grandsons-Brian (Malinda) Cuneo, Kurt Mathews 3 Granddaughters-Carrie Long (Jason McCord), Bethany (Andy) Sovern, Lindsey Cuneo (Ryan Brewer) Great-Grandchildren-Hunter Cuneo, Chloe Cuneo, Carson Cuneo, Avery Cuneo, Natalie Long, Ryan Long, Kendall Long, Carter Sovern, Bennett Sovern, Aubrey Sovern, Lainey June Brewer Several nieces, nephews and cousins

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 52 years-Jerry Cuneo in 2003, brothers-James Myers, Charles Myers, Great-Grandson-Elliott Long

Services honoring Sally’s life, legacy and faith will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene, 1401 South Harrison Street with Pastor Aaron Chester officiating. Interment will follow in Anderson Memorial Park. The Cuneo family will receive friends after 12 pm on Saturday in the church prior to the service.

Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria is honored to care for Sally and serve the Cuneo family.

The Cuneo family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers of Northview Health and Living for the compassionate care they gave Sally and her family.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene or the Ambulance Fund of the Alexandria Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the services.