Sandy was one of the sweetest, kindest, most genuinely good person I've ever met. We did laughter class at Gerlach every week for many years. She always had a smile even when she wasn't feeling well. Always knew the answer to our random trivia questions on movies, music, and celebrities. Always remembered birthdays and occasions. She made everyone feel special. 

Sandy was my very special cousin, much like a sister. We were the same age and played together when we were youngsters. Our monthly phone chats always lifted my spirits. I will miss her until I pass. Cousin Jim Notestine

Sandy is a beautiful jewel: loving, caring, thoughtful and kind.  Visiting Sandy was equivalent to finding your happy place.  I excitedly anticipated  being with her,  then returning home would recap those special moments.  Her smiling face, sweet and gentle spirit were imbedded in my mind.                                                                          As cousins, born a few months apart, I fondly recall  our numerous visits, talks and many prayers together.  Your family is richly blessed with an eternal treasure.                                                                                    With much love and frequent prayers,              Marge and Richard Gillespie  💕💕                                                    

Beloved Sandy,
Your cheerful and upbeat attitude despite your many health issues was greatly admired and an inspiration to me.
Your sense of humor and knowledge made the Gerlach sessions fun and entertaining. 


Beloved Sandy,
Your cheerful and upbeat attitude despite your many health issues was greatly admired, appreciated and an inspiration to me.
Your sense of humor and knowledge made the Gerlach sessions fun and entertaining.
Tom Holzinger

This Notestine cousin says peace to your family.

I ate ice cream in Notestine's drug store maybe 80 years ago.

J. Carroll Notestine

I bring sympathy from Sandy’s entire Class of 1957 Bellefontaine High School.
Personally as a child I would ride to school with her for a few years before my Dad could buy a car! She was one of the sweetest people I have known.  God bless you all.
Judy Handley Oldiges

I met Sandra when I worked at Ohio Health’s Gerlach Center for Senior Health. She was a regular attendee for exercise and weekly lectures.  Always pleasant. A wonderful conversationalist.  Always nicely dressed, her beautiful hair topping her lovely face.   I know she will be missed by family and friends.
Vicki Stoddard

Sandy was a beautiful soul. She knew just the right thing to say at the perfect time. I met Sandy through my husband, Jack Thropp and the Gerlach Gang. Sandy remembered everyone’s birthday, anniversary, illness and every other day. You could always expect a lovely card for all important days, or one just to say hello.
I remember we took Sandy to Belfountaine one evening to see a performance at the theatre. She had a fabulous memory and gave us a whole history of the town.
I will miss our telephone conversations and her friendship. She was a very special lady.

I have known  Cousin Sandy since birth.  We used to play together as children.  As the years went by, we always went to her house when in town for the dentist.  She was always warm and welcoming, as were her daughters and son.  If any of the neighbor children were there, they were invited to go along to eat.  Sandy would even take children to school when her kids were sick, "because they counted on her to take them, etc."  She was truly a selfless person who put her needs last over every one else.   

I am so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing.  I knew her from the Gerlach Center where she was one of the "Gerlach Gang".  She was one of the sweetest and nicest people I have ever known.  May the Lord bring peace to you, her family, knowing she no longer has any pain or problems.

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Sandra Watkins

June 25, 1939 – March 1, 2023

Schoedinger Worthington

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