Sandra I. Walls, 76, of Lancaster passed away peacefully, on September 16, 2023, in the loving embrace of her pride & joy, only child, Christine, after a brief battle with cancer. She now rests eternally with her Lord. Sandra was born on November 11, 1946, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Clark & Bessie Kemp, their only child. She worked for many years for Buckeye Union Insurance in Columbus and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Substance Abuse Counseling in 2007 from Ohio Christian University. Following her graduation, she worked for a few social service agencies, ending her career in 2020 at Fairfield County 211. She loved her 11 years there and missed her coworkers daily. Sandra volunteered for the Maywood Mission and was so proud to have the opportunity to volunteer for United Way of Fairfield County briefly before becoming ill. She was a cherished member of Faith Memorial Church where she served on the Ladies’ Ministry Committee and in recent years restarted Ladies Night Out, providing the women of the church with an evening of fellowship. Sandra embraced life with unwavering faith and a delightful sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew her. She treasured every moment spent with her family and friends, who became her extended family. Sandra is survived by her beloved daughter, Christine (Scott) Simmons; cherished grandsons, Morgan (Rachel) Simmons and Landon Simmons; as well as her ex-husband, Jimmy Walls, who remained a steadfast support and dear friend throughout her life; Tom & Linda Simmons and the late Vivian Greiner, who made her a welcomed part of their family.The family extends their heart felt gratitude to the remarkable staff at FAIRHOPE Hospice and Pickering House for their compassionate care during her final days. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 4:00PM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Faith Memorial Church. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. In honor of Sandra’s generous spirit, memorial contributions can be made to the Sandra I. Walls Endowment Fund at United Way of Fairfield County, ensuring that her heart for giving continues to touch lives of others.
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