Sandra Emily Paine-Rust, of Largo, Florida, passed away on September 4, 2024, with her loving husband and sister by her side. She was born on August 12, 1963, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to Pauline Helen (Bergeron) Paine and George Augustus Paine Sr.
Sandy graduated from high school in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and went on to earn her associate degree shortly after. She lived in Bellingham for most of her life before moving to Florida over 20 years ago.
On March 12, 2010, Sandy married Randy Rust, with whom she shared many happy years. She had a successful career in finance at Raymond James Financial Services, where she worked for over 16 years and earned multiple service awards.
Sandy was devoted to her friends and family, always ensuring that everyone around her was happy and cared for. She had a passion for life and enjoyed going on boat rides on the Sea Screamer, a favorite activity she often shared with Randy. Her pets were like her children, and she cherished quiet moments by the pool, watching and listening to the birds. Sandy worked hard at everything she did and found her greatest joy in spending time with her dear loved ones.
Sandy is survived by her devoted husband, Randy Rust; Randy's children, Randal Rust of Largo, Florida, and Dr. Cindy Rust of Portland, Oregon; her sister, Cynthia Joy Paine of Blackstone, Massachusetts; sister-in-law, Cynthia A. Paine of Douglas, Massachusetts; brother-in-law, Ricky Rust of St. Petersburg, Florida; brother-in-law Kevin Ingraham of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Donna Rust-Klick of Phelps, New York and her sister-in-law, Denise Rust of Lyons, New York; she is known as Mimi to grandchild Levi; her niece, Emily Crozier-Maynard (Robbie); niece, Ashley Crozier-Przypek (Tyler); nephew, George A. Paine III; nephew, Andrew Paine; nephew, Jonathan Paine and her nephew Nathaniel Paine.
Sandra was preceded in death by her brother, George A. Paine Jr..
Services will be held in Florida and Massachusetts to be announced at a later time.
