Sara Ellen “Sallye” Kiper, a longtime resident of Richmond, Kentucky, has died at the age of 73, leaving behind family, friends, and others who knew her with cherished memories of her life.
Kiper passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 22, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Wanda Head Cubbage Kinser and Thomas Hunter Cubbage.
Her death has prompted condolences from those who knew her as a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, relative, and friend.
Who Was Sara Ellen “Sallye” Kiper?
Known affectionately as Sallye, Kiper built a life centered around her family and the relationships she developed throughout her years in Kentucky.
Her obituary records that she was preceded in death by her parents, Wanda Head Cubbage Kinser and Thomas Hunter Cubbage.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Kiper Jr., along with her children, Jeremy Kiper, Ellen Kiper Keeton, and Kayden Elizabeth. Her surviving family also includes grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Sallye Kiper’s Death
Sara Ellen Kiper died on September 23, 2026, at the age of 73.
Available obituary information describes her passing as peaceful and says she was surrounded by her loving family. No specific cause of death has been publicly identified in the obituary information currently available.
Because no cause has been disclosed, speculation about the circumstances of her death should be avoided.
Sara Ellen “Sallye” Kiper: Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sara Ellen “Sallye” Kiper |
| Age | 73 |
| Born | March 22, 1953 |
| Birthplace | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Residence | Richmond, Kentucky |
| Date of death | September 23, 2026 |
| Husband | Marvin Kiper Jr. |
| Children | Jeremy Kiper, Ellen Kiper Keeton, Kayden Elizabeth |
| Sisters | Susan Byers and Anne Raymer |
| Funeral home | Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home |
| Memorial service | October 3, 2026 |
| Location | First Baptist Church, Richmond, Kentucky |
Family Remembers Sallye Kiper
For those closest to Sallye, her legacy is reflected in the family and relationships she leaves behind.
Her husband, children, grandchildren, sisters, extended relatives, and friends now face the loss of someone whose presence formed an important part of their lives.
Obituaries often provide only a brief outline of a person’s journey, while the memories held by family and friends tell a much fuller story. Those personal memories will remain an important part of how Sallye is remembered in the years ahead.
Memorial Service Details
Family and friends will have an opportunity to gather and remember Sallye Kiper at First Baptist Church in Richmond.
According to the published obituary information, visitation is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon until 2 p.m. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the same church, located at 425 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, Kentucky.
The family has also requested that, in place of flowers, donations be made to Compassionate Care Plus in Richmond.
A Life Remembered With Love
Sara Ellen “Sallye” Kiper’s passing marks the end of a life that was closely connected to family, friends, and community.
As loved ones gather to honor her memory, they will have the opportunity to reflect on the years they shared with her and the moments that made her presence special.
Her family’s memories, stories, and the relationships she built will continue to carry her memory forward.
May Sara Ellen “Sallye” Kiper rest in peace, and may her family and loved ones find comfort in the memories they shared with her.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available obituary and memorial information. Details may be updated if the family or funeral home releases additional information.