Sally Ann McChain

Sally Ann (Holiman) McChain, of Benton, Arkansas, woke up in her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2026. Though our hearts grieve the loss, we rejoice knowing she is fully restored, wrapped in the peace and presence of the One she loved so deeply.

She was born on August 15, 1944, in Long Beach, California, to Earl B. and Pauline Holiman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Shirley Hanner; her brothers, Bart and Scott Holiman; her daughter, Angelique Johnson; and her son, James. No doubt there was a joyful reunion in Heaven.

To those who knew her best, she answered to many cherished names: Mom, Grandma, Nana, and Grams, and she wore each one with pride. She was the heart of her family: steady, prayerful, creative, and strong. She is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Richard McChain of Benton; her daughters, Sandra “Sandie” Kent of Benton, Patricia “Pattie” Johnson of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Jennifer Montague of Benton; stepsons, Joe McChain, Robert McChain, Jr.; and stepdaughter, Sommer Leet her grandsons, Vaughn “Matthew” (Laura) Kent of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Daniel “Danny” (Abbie) Kent of Alexander, and Jacob Montague (Leslie) of Lonsdale; her great-grandchildren, Caleb, Peyton, Jace and Jude, Jace and Jack; and her great-great-granddaughter, Ella Rae. Her legacy lives on in each of them.

After the business she co-owned with her first husband, Armond Johnson, closed, Sally boldly reinvented herself by choosing a completely different career path and went to school to obtain her nail technician license. She embraced this chapter wholeheartedly, forming meaningful friendships along the way. What may have started as a new profession quickly became a ministry of encouragement and connection.

Her faith was the foundation of her life. She faithfully attended Center Point Church for 37 years and served in many areas, but her favorite was as a greeter, welcoming others with the same warmth she carried everywhere she went. She also found great joy in caring for her family. She loved to cook, especially holiday and special occasion meals that gathered the family around the table. Sally loved to sew and was an excellent seamstress. She lovingly handcrafted clothing and home decor items for herself and her family.

Sally had a sweet tooth and loved a sweet treat after dinner, especially ice cream. In her last few weeks, she was unable to eat by mouth, but in true God fashion, just a few hours before she moved to her new home, He made a way and she got to enjoy one last dish of vanilla ice cream lovingly fed to her by her (and her family's) favorite nurse.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life immediately following at 1:00 p.m., at Centerpoint Church, 20383 I-30, Benton, Arkansas.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff of SICU at Baptist Memorial Hospital and the Baptist Hospice team for their exceptional care, compassion, and support shown to Sally and her family.

Sally was truly one of a kind — deeply loved, fiercely devoted, and forever remembered. Though she now walks by sight and not by faith, her love continues to guide the family she treasured so dearly.