Anne Evangeline Dally
Born on September 28, 1931 in Chicago, IllinoisPassed on June 5, 2026 in Melbourne, Florida
Anne Evangeline Dally, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 5, 2026.
Born on Sept. 28, 1931, Anne lived a life devoted to family, education, and creativity. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, James W. Dally; her children: Lisa Dally Wilson and Fred Wilson; Bill and Sharon Dally, and Michelle Dally, and six grandchildren: Lindsey Wilson, Emily Petru, Katie McMains, Liza and Jenny Dally and Tucker Dally Johnston, and three great-grandchildren, Cole and Julien Petru and Cassandra McMains.
Anne earned a Masters degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and worked professionally as a speech pathologist in public schools in Chicago, Maryland and Rhode Island, where she helped generations of children find their voices with patience, skill, and compassion.
Outside her professional life, Anne was a gifted and endlessly curious artist. She explored many creative forms, especially ceramics — both practical and sculpture — as well as oil and watercolor painting. Her home and life were filled with art, music and imagination.
Anne also played guitar and sang, often bringing warmth and laughter to her home and family. Her creativity, humor and spirit touched everyone who knew her.
She will be remembered for her intelligence, artistic soul, devotion to family and the quiet joy she brought into everyday life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Brookgreen Gardens or that loved ones honor Anne’s memory by making art, sharing music or spending time with family.
