Ella M. Champlin

Ella “Sally” May Champlin, 90, of Grayling, formerly of Charlotte, Mich., died peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home. Sally was born December 8, 1930, in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Andrew Brian and Laura Jennette (Jones) Scott. She married Irvin Othel Champlin on December 19, 1947, and the two raised three children. Sally was a hard worker, on the job as a machine operator at Aluminum Extrusion in Charlotte, and at home around the house. Her deepest devotion in life was to her family. Sally was always there to be the rock, helping her children and grandchildren alongside her husband. She enjoyed time spent in the outdoors, especially around her yard and tending to her flowers.
Sally is survived by her daughter, Jean Lilly; son, Jerry Champlin; five grandchildren, Eric (Angie) Lilly, Brian (Christina) Lilly, Gina (Lawrence) McWilliams, Jeremy Champlin, and Casey Champlin; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Irvin Champlin; daughter, Sheila Champlin; daughter-in-law, Debra Champlin; and her four siblings.
A memorial service and interment at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte will take place at a later date.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of your choice in Sally’s name. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.