Sallie was born in New Bern on August 3, 1918 to Albert Maine and Nellie Bray Maine. She graduated from New Bern High School and worked in secretarial positions for many years, retiring from Craven County Health Department. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Allen Humphrey. Sallie was a lifetime member of Broad Street Christian Church, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She served as a Gray Lady at the hospital for 16 years and she was an avid bridge player.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Humphrey – Kloes of Raleigh, her son, James Albert Humphrey of the home; one grandson, James A. Humphrey of Richmond, VA.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, December 27, 2013 at Cotten Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to Salvation Army 1402 Rhem Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560, or to the Shriners Crippled Children's Fund, 403 E Front St, New Bern NC 28560