Sally Russell Giacone

Sally Russell Giacone, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born on May 19, 1942, in Monticello, Mississippi, the daughter of the late William Russell and Bonnie Wascom Russell. Sally was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother who loved fishing, gardening, cooking, and reading. She was the past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 156, and a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3652 and the Hammond Garden Club.

Sally is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joseph "J.D." Giacone, Sr.; children, Joseph "Joey" Giacone, Jr., Cathy Giacone and James "Jimmy" Giacone; grandchildren, Ryan Giacone, Brittany Giacone (Nicole), Alyssa Giacone (Tony Raines), Brooke Giacone (Chana), Haley Giacone (Jeremiah Eisenhardt), and Nick Giacone; great grandchildren, Braxtyn, Isla and Krew; sister, Barbara Joiner Alexander; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Sally was preceded in death by her infant son, George; and siblings, James "J.B.", Gene, Christine, Bonnie and Billy.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home , 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, 14450 Hwy 442, Tickfaw, Louisiana 70466 on Monday at 11:00 am, with Fr. Michael Galea officiating

Entombment will follow at Rose Memorial Park Mausoleum in Hammond, Louisiana.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.