Palmer

Sara Aileen Palmer, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Butler, went to be with Jesus on March 22, 2023.

Born July 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence V. Mansfield and Wilda Beight Mansfield and was born in Darlington, Pa.

She was a graduate of Beaver High School in Bluefield, W.Va., Class of 1950.

She married her high school sweetheart, Donald H. Palmer on Jan. 8, 1952, and he preceded her in death Sept. 1, 2016. They were married almost 65 years. They were co-owners of Palmer TV and Appliances on Liberty Street in Franklin for almost 20 years, and afterward became licensed real estate agents for Dale Wilson Realty Company.

Aileen was a longtime, active member of Galloway Methodist Church, for as long as her health permitted. She loved teaching Sunday school and junior church. She had served on many committees, and was financial secretary, treasurer and Communion steward, and she sang in the choir. She enjoyed the over-50s group, the United Methodist Women’s Group, the Handi-Helpers Class and Christian Women’s Club.

Aileen was a Mary Kay consultant for many years. She loved playing cards with her friends, working crossword puzzles, reading, sudoku and was a big Steelers fan. Aileen volunteered for the Area Agency on Aging and the Literacy Council. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family and all of the memories they made together.

Aileen is survived by three children, Bruce Palmer and his wife, Connie Jo; Deborah Law and her husband, Tim, of Franklin; and Leanne Darling and her husband, Scott, of Newburgh, Ind.

She was blessed with her grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Nathan and Korey Dunlap; Richard Palmer and his fiancée, Cheyenne Thompson; Julie Fowler and husband, Nathaniel; Sara Cunningham and husband, Chris; and Nick and Jared Darling. Three great-grandchildren include Bethany Dunlap, Bennett Fowler and Evie Cunningham, who gave her much joy.

Aileen was also blessed with her nephews, Robert Kennedy (Leslie) and Dale Palmer; her nieces, Linda Frum (Mike) and Lisa Ballerini (Massimo); in addition to her great-nephew, Ryan Frum; her great-nieces, Kim Wagner (Jarrett), Isabella and Caterina Ballerini; and her special sister in-law, Janice Palmer.

Aileen was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her daughter, Carol “Cari” Santoyo, and son in-law, Stanley Santoyo; a grandson, Scott Miles Darling Jr.; her parents, Wilda and Lawrence Mansfield; her in-laws, Richard and Doris Palmer; her brothers-in-law, Dick and Dale Palmer; and a sister, June Kennedy, and her husband, Chuck Kennedy.

Aileen’s family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Collins Hospice House in Franklin for their excellent care.

PALMER — Funeral arrangements for Sara Aileen Palmer, who died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, have been entrusted to HUFF-GUTHRIE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 312 W. Park St., Franklin, where family and friends are welcome from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Galloway United Methodist Church, 196 Seysler Road, Franklin.

A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with Pastor Roy Gearhart officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.huffguneral.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.