Sally Ann Schmidt MacNeill

Posted on November 13, 2026

Sally Ann Schmidt MacNeill, 56, passed away on Nov. 8, 2026.

Born in Metairie, La., Sally spent her middle and high school years in Euless, Texas.

Her life took her on quite an adventure, eventually leading her to life on the carnival, where she would find not only a home but a love that would shape the rest of her life.

After falling in love, Sally eventually settled in Perry, Fla., where she would make a lasting impact on her community.

Teaching was so much more than a career to Sally; it was a part of who she was.

For 16 years, she poured her heart into her students, forming connections, encouraging them and making sure they knew they were loved.

Her students were never just names on a classroom roster. They were a part of her life, and she cared deeply about each and every one of them.

While her family was her greatest love, her passion for teaching was a close reflection of the kind of woman she was: someone who always had room in her heart for others.

Sally was a headstrong and independent woman who lived life on her own terms.

She had a strong personality, never hesitated to speak her mind and stood firmly behind the things and people she believed in.

She was fiercely protective of the people she loved and had a way of making sure you always knew exactly where you stood with her. Those who knew Sally knew she was one of a kind, and there was truly nobody else quite like her.

When Sally wasn’t at school, she could usually be found spending time with her family or curled up with a good book. She cherished the simple moments, the laughter and the time spent with the people she loved most.

Sally leaves behind her loving husband, Scott MacNeill; her children, Scott MacNeill (Adrianna MacNeill), Amber MacNeill, Cole MacNeill (Heather Price) and Joan MacNeill; her siblings, David Schmidt (Mary Schmidt) and Bert Schmidt (Karen Schmidt); and her beloved grandchildren, Alana Garcia, Ayla Gillins, Wyatt MacNeill, Weston MacNeill and Maxmillian MacNeill.

She also leaves behind countless friends, former students, coworkers and loved ones whose lives are forever changed by having known her.

Though her time here was far too short, the love Sally gave, the lessons she taught and the lives she touched will continue to live on through the many people who were lucky enough to know her.

She will be remembered for her love of family, her passion for teaching, her independent spirit and the countless ways she made others feel special.

Memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Perry on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 310 Plantation Road. Service time will be at 1 p.m., followed by a social remembrance in the church fellowship hall.

Floral arrangements may be ordered through Zeiglers Florist (850-584-3921) or Rain’s Train Stop Flower Shop (850-843-7938).