Sally Ann (Gulliver) Merchant

Sally Ann Merchant, 81, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Bloomfield. She was born to William H, Gulliver and Lucille Burch Gulliver on February 1, 1936 in Phoenix, AZ. Sally was born to the Bursh, Coplan and LillyWhite clan's from Ireland. Sally went to Glendale High School in Glendale, AZ. She was employed by Farmington Municipal School Lunch Room Program for 16 years. Sally was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the 1st Ward. She was a member of the Farmington 4Wheelers. Sally loved to cook, sew and work in her pink rose garden. She loved her family and was always there with big hugs of love. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Lee Merchant; parents, William H. and Lucille Burch Gulliver. Sally is survived by her sons, Samuel L.R. Merchant (Trish) of Farmington, Daniel L. R. Merchant of Farmington and William A. Merchant of Farmington; brother, William (Bill) Gulliver (Irene) of Show Low, AZ; sister in law, Ruby Wooten of Farmington; grandchildren, Lincon (Linc) of Gilbert, AZ. son of Sam and Trish Merchant, Christina, Tiffany, Tammy, Brian and Stacy children of William Merchant all of Farmington; great grandchildren, Linc's: Samirah, Tariq, and Tason, Christina's: Isaiah and Joshua, Tiffany's: Mariah, Daily, Angelo and Moses; many nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington. Funeral service will take place at 11:00am Friday, March 31, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, Mike Heal will be officiating the service. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Ily, JJ, Adam, Clint, Mark and Rick. Sally's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com