41, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Christopher Michael Sallee was full of joy, love and laughter condensed into a bright light. A light which was extinguished much too soon on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
If we had to use one word to describe Meredith Flesner Sallee it would be teacher; not only to the thousands of grade school students whose lives she helped shape, but to her friends and family who she taught how to truly live life. As a woman who loved to travel she was teacher at Chesterfield Elementary in Missouri, the Potomac School in Virginia and most recently at Porter Gaud in Charleston, South Carolina. Meredith celebrated every day with a huge smile, enthusiastic greeting, songs sung loud, and costumes for any and every occasion. She taught us how to be kind, optimistic and to maximize every moment in life. Her amazing spirit, laughter and contagious smile would light up any room and will be forever missed.
Meredith is survived by her husband Christopher; son, Austin Sallee, both of Mt. Pleasant, SC; her parents, Marilynn and Steve Koontz of St. Louis, MO and Stephen and Rosalind Flesner of Derry, NH; sister, Kathryn Kurtz (David) of St. Louis, MO; three brothers: S. Neal Flesner (Carmen Tebbe) of Los Angeles, CA, Ryan Flesner (Molly) of Atlanta, GA and Robert Koontz (Morgan) of Sacramento, CA; and in-laws, Steve and Dianne Sallee of Lebanon, MO.
PRIVATE BURIAL at Sunset Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of flowers, a gofundme.com page has been established for Austin’s education (https://gofund.me/649fcc2a). Please search for Rainbows and Unicorns for Meredith, Chris and Austin.
A KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE
Katy and David,
Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship.
Your Regions Family.
God has taken sweet Meredith much too soon. She was an inspiration to everyone she touched. I was so blessed to have worked with such an amazing educator and gentle soul. Heaven gained an angel who will smile down on all of us forever. Sincere sympathy and prayers go to Chris, Austin and family.
There are no words…our hearts ache. Sending our love and prayers.
Our hearts broke upon learning the news of Meredith’s passing. Mrs. Sallee was our 1st grade teacher at the Potomac School. She was a ball of energy, kind, patient and loving. She brought that energy and excitement to her classroom in every project, lesson, and event. She was deeply engaged in each student’s development. We consider ourselves lucky to have experienced her passion which she so generously shared with others. Our sincerest condolences, The La Force Family