Sally Ann LaBeff Farrer, 82, longtime resident of Alpine, passed away on June 5, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

Sally was born in Alpine on August 24, 1940, and was the firstborn child of Ray and Frances LaBeff. After graduating from Alpine High School in 1958, she married and was involved in her children’s lives as they grew up in Pleasanton. Returning to Alpine after her children were grown, she worked as a dedicated employee at Sul Ross State University for many years, where she was recognized with the Bar SR Employee Excellence Award.

Preceding her in death was her son, Kevin Carlton Farrer; son-in-law, James Michael Fine; and longtime companion, Joe Richardson.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Kim Farrer Fine; grandchildren, Justin Michael Fine, and Astrid, Kristin Nicole Fine, Asa Brucks Farrer, Faith Alexandria Farrer, and Brittany Bader Decker; her siblings Barbara LaBeff Tuck, and Charles, Bryan LaBeff, and Jean, and Emily LaBeff Winslow, and Daniel; Nieces Shiloh LaBeff Savas, Stephanie and Jada, Amy Tuck Farrington, Scott and Jacob; and nephew Bryan David Tuck, and Allison.

Sally was dearly loved and will be terribly missed by her friends and family. She was a huge part of each life and was the family member who regularly communicated, updated, and linked everyone together.

The family will have a memorial at a later date.