Sandra Lynn Geraghty

Sandra Lynn Geraghty, 81, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away January 4, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1941 in McCook, Nebraska, to Merrill and Edna (Trotter) Geraghty. She came to Mesa, Arizona, in 1954 with her family.

Sandy graduated from Mesa High before attending Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s and a Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught at New Way School in Scottsdale for over 25 years, and the Sandra Geraghty Reading Award presented to a deserving New Way student yearly. She was proud of starting her own business, Geraghty Education, and continuing to help countless children throughout the Valley. She also co-authored the children's book Woodsey School Kids Thanksgiving Feast.

Sandy loved her family. She also enjoyed gardening (especially her roses), reading, working with ceramics, traveling, spending time with her friends, her cats, and laughing and enjoying life.

Sandra is survived by her beloved son, Christopher Sosa; brothers, Mike (Susan), Dan (Jackie), and Dennis; niece, Trisha; granddaughters, Alisha and Katarina; who called her “Gigi”; great-grandson, Toby; as well as her cats, Nora and Kitty. Sandra’s parents and brothers, Jim & Tom preceded Sandra in death.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions to the New Way Academy, 5048 East Oak Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008 in Sandy's name