Sallenger, Delores, 74, of Oldsmar, FL, passed away on June 18, 2022. She was born in Richmond, VA on November 3, 1947. Dee graduated from Douglas Freeman High School in 1966 and earned a degree in education from James Madison University in 1970. She spent many years as a teacher in both California and Virginia. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dr. Asbury “Abby” Sallenger, her husband of 40 years; her parents, Henry W. Walton, Jr. and Beulah Turner; and her brother Steve Walton. She is survived by her loving children, Ashby and Hill Sallenger; sister Faye Walton Kennedy; brother Don (Kathy) Walton; and sister-in-law Ruth Bayard and her husband Dr. John Bayard; Step-mother JoAnn Walton; step-sisters Lori Silver and Melanie Dyson. Dee was a loving mother, wife, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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