Sally Lee Schindel Cone, a great supporter and friend of our university, died Jan. 17. An alumna, she earned her master’s in library education from UNCG in 1972. She served on the UNCG Board of Trustees from 1985 to 1993, and she and husband Alan Cone in 2012 received the UNCG Holderness Weaver Award, which honors individuals who have rendered distinguished public service to the community and state.
UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. noted that Cone “was a remarkable role model for our students and touched the lives of countless Spartans. A fearless visionary in every sense, she was a stalwart supporter of our Women’s Studies program.”
He added that she she continued to give and serve the community throughout her life, receiving UNCG’s highest award for service.Dr. Lisa Levenstein, director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, noted that “she and her late husband established our annual Sally and Alan Cone Awards, which offer financial support to students and recognize outstanding work in the field. These awards have helped hundreds of students pursue coursework in WGSS, travel to conferences, and develop innovative projects.” A memorial will be held at WellSpring Retirement Center. Date, time, with additional details to follow at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com. The obituarary may be read here.
