Celebrating the life of
Sally Hichborn Page
September 23, 1946 - June 28, 2011
Sally Hichborn Page, 64, died June 28 after a long illness. Born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, the daughter of Albert and Kathleen Hichborn, she held degrees from University of Maine, University of Rhode Island, and Georgia Southern University. Sally was employed as a teacher in Gorham, Maine, Bristol, Rhode Island, Randolph, New Jersey, and Savannah, Georgia. During her tenure with the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education, she held numerous positions including classroom teacher, Gifted and Talented teacher, Curriculum Specialist, Grant Writer, and Resource Specialist for the District's Gifted and Talented Program. She ended her career in 2002 the Assistant Principal of Blessed Sacrament School.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Julian Page, her daughter, Alison Leanne, and grandsons, Carter and Grayson Page-Wells. She is also survived by one brother, Danville Lee Huff, her nieces Marlene Robbins and Carolyn Lamos, and her cousin Lucy Sawyer. The family would like to express there sincere thanks to Connie Kennedy, Marli Lopes, and Marta Souza, Sally's long time caregivers and friends, for their compassion and dedication.
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to Hospice of Savannah.
Eydie and I were sadden to hear of Sally's passing. My brother-in-law Manny Carriero just informed us. I know you have many wonderful memories that will help you find comfort in the days ahead. Len Costa
- Leonard Costa, Windermere, FL
I have been thinking of you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.
- Christy Fretwell Moore, Savannah, GA
With our sympathy and love.
- Gary & Brenda Wells, Lewisburg, TN
Julian and Allison, I so enjoyed working with Sally through the years in the gifted program. Sally was the go to person for gifted ed throughout the state and represented us well. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and expections for excellence challenged us and helped to continually improve our program. I feel fortunate to have known her and know you have wonderful memories to comfort you at your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless.
- Susan Vaughn, Savannah, GA
I have very fond memories of Sally. She was a lovely lady in every way. My deepest sympathy to Julian and Allison. Mary Harper-Orangeburg, SC
- Mary Harper, Orangeburg, SC
So sorry to hear of Sally's death. She was an encouragement to me when I moved to Savannah in 1990. My first acquaintance with her was through Odyssey of the Mind. I appreciate her and know she will be missed! She fought a good fight.
- Charlotte Carpenter, Savannah, GA
I had the pleasure to know Sally for many years during our time working with the Savannah County Public School System. She was instrumental in assisting with several projects that were of great benefit to the school system and the specific school where I worked. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficulty time.
- Pamela Stevenson, Savannah, GA
Dear Alison, Thinking of you and your family as you mourn the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of you and your folks living up the road on Hemingway and you and I playing together at each other's houses. My thoughts and prayers for strength are with you. May her memory be a blessing to you.
- Mindy Nash, Savannah, GA
I knew and worked with Sally at the Board of Education. Sally was a brilliant educator, talented grant writer, and a wonderful person to call friend. Sally will be missed by all. May God be with you and may Sally soar with the angels. My love to the family. Fran Hohenstein
- Fran Hohenstein, Savannah, GA
Eydie and I were sadden to hear of Sally's passing. My brother-in-law Manny Carriero just informed us. I know you have many wonderful memories that will help you find comfort in the days ahead. Len Costa
- Leonard Costa, Windermere, FL
I have been thinking of you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.
- Christy Fretwell Moore, Savannah, GA
With our sympathy and love.
- Gary & Brenda Wells, Lewisburg, TN
Julian and Allison, I so enjoyed working with Sally through the years in the gifted program. Sally was the go to person for gifted ed throughout the state and represented us well. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and expections for excellence challenged us and helped to continually improve our program. I feel fortunate to have known her and know you have wonderful memories to comfort you at your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless.
- Susan Vaughn, Savannah, GA
I have very fond memories of Sally. She was a lovely lady in every way. My deepest sympathy to Julian and Allison. Mary Harper-Orangeburg, SC
- Mary Harper, Orangeburg, SC
So sorry to hear of Sally's death. She was an encouragement to me when I moved to Savannah in 1990. My first acquaintance with her was through Odyssey of the Mind. I appreciate her and know she will be missed! She fought a good fight.
- Charlotte Carpenter, Savannah, GA
I had the pleasure to know Sally for many years during our time working with the Savannah County Public School System. She was instrumental in assisting with several projects that were of great benefit to the school system and the specific school where I worked. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficulty time.
- Pamela Stevenson, Savannah, GA
Dear Alison, Thinking of you and your family as you mourn the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of you and your folks living up the road on Hemingway and you and I playing together at each other's houses. My thoughts and prayers for strength are with you. May her memory be a blessing to you.
- Mindy Nash, Savannah, GA
I knew and worked with Sally at the Board of Education. Sally was a brilliant educator, talented grant writer, and a wonderful person to call friend. Sally will be missed by all. May God be with you and may Sally soar with the angels. My love to the family. Fran Hohenstein
- Fran Hohenstein, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
