Sara “Sally” Zoller Moulton, age 100, of Terre Haute, Ind., passed away
peacefully with family by her side in Batavia, Ohio on April 2 nd , 2023. Sally
was born in May 1922 in Greensburg, Ind., to late Helen Brown Zoller and
Karl Hendricks Zoller. Sally is survived by the her two daughters, Molly
Greer of Batavia, OH, Jane (Jeff) Buel of Fort Myers, and daughter-in laws
Kely Palmer, Linda Kelly, and Molly Moulton; along with seven grand
children Dr Sara (James) Hall of Cincinnati, Katie (Edgar) Moulton of
Baltimore, Allison Greer of Ormond Beach, Melinda Moulton, Nick
Moulton, and Matt Moulton of Terre Haute, and Kristin (Matt) Flaker of
Urbana, OH; great grand children Callan Smith, Giamora and Ariela Franco,
Peter and Katherine Flaker; along with several nieces and nephews. Sally
was proceeded in death by her three sons Jamie, David, and John and
beloved husband James “Ken” Moulton.
Young Sally founded her love for nature and animals during her time on the
family farm of her grandparents Carl and Lula Button Brown in Greensburg,
Indiana. Following her mother’s footsteps, Sally earned her degree at Miami
University of Oxford, Ohio focusing on English, as a proud participant in Tri
Delta sorority, Phi Beta Kappa, and Mortar Board. She was an articulate
librarian at Indiana University and a beloved wife of Ken Moulton with
whom she shared 52 wonderful years. Sally was known as an active loving
mother of five children while being involved in community organizations in
Terre Haute. Sally served on the board of Swope Art Museum Alliance and
Community Theatre of Terre Haute. She was a proud member of TOBIES,
PEO sisterhood, Central Presbyterian Church, Country Club of Terre Haute,
as well as many others.
Sally’s creativity and passion for the arts was demonstrated by her puppet
performances for youth with The Little Stage Players and her dedicated
appearances at the Beaux Arts Ball competitions. Her magnetic and loving
personality drew her family and friends close. She was honored to live a full
life enjoying nature, gardening, and traveling with friends. Sally is well-
known for her generous hospitality and her joy of sharing family stories.
During Sally’s last chapter, she was grateful for her loving caregivers and
thankful for her time spent with family.
Memorial celebrations will be conducted at South Park Cemetery in
Greensburg, Indiana with private reception to follow on Thursday, April 6 th
at 1:30 pm.
Sally’s memorial tributes and funeral arrangements will be under direction
of Gilliland Howe Funeral Home of Greensburg, Indiana. Sally’s family
requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to
Swope Art Museum and The Nature Conservancy.