Photo courtesy of Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes - Dresden
Dresden, Ohio
Sep 3, 1940 – Oct 21, 2014
Sandra Kay Fannin, 74, of Dresden, Ohio died Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014 at Willow Haven Nursing Home in Zanesville, Ohio.
Born September 3, 1940 in Dresden she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Ruby (Lutz) Swope and she attended Dresden Jefferson High School. Sandy was one of the Longaberger Company's original employees and she retired in 2004 from the guest relations department. She had previously been plant manager. She was a member of the Trinway United Methodist Church, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a former member of the Eagles. She loved to cook, gardening and growing flowers. She especially enjoyed going to the beach and boating with her late husband on the Ohio River.
Surviving are two sons, Ricky (Carrie) King of Frazeysburg and Chad (Lauri Bates) King of Warsaw; nine grandchildren, Briane (Josh) Eick, Adriane (Brad) Shindle, Danielle (Russel) Hindel, Lauren King, Casey (Kurt Wilson) King, Cody (Kelsey Gross) King, Evan Harper, Jessica (Grayson) Hostetter and Brent Bates; seven great grandchildren, Boston, Annalyn, Havana, Grayson, Rakenzie, Brielle and Kolton; one brother, Fred (Samantha) Swope of Dresden; two sisters, Judy (Donnie) Saylor of Coshocton and Rita (Tom) Pollock of Dresden; several nieces and nephews, and, of course, her dog, "Sugar".
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Dean Fannin whom she married April 23, 1988 and who died December 11, 1999 and a brother and sister in-law, Jan and Judy Swope.
Calling hours will be 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 714 Main Street.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, October 24, 2014 at the funeral home with the Rev. Sharon Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Dresden Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter Society, 1430 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
Dear Judy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing and know you will all miss her. She was always smiling and had such nice things to say whenever we talked. What a positive person. Mom especially wanted to send you her sympathy.
Virginia, Helen, Hannah and George Helbling
Hannah Martin
October 27, 2014 | Englewood, CO
Dear Judy, Rita, Fred, & your respective families and Rick & Chad and your families,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Sandy. She was such a sweetheart of a person. Always, always smiling and laughing. I never tired of seeing her and sharing stories with her. I'm truly sorry for your loss because its a loss for all of us who knew her. Blessings, Paul.
Paul Lacey
October 25, 2014 | Tomball, TX
Judy and family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Karen mullinnex
October 24, 2014 | Coshocton, OH
Rick & Family - I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Sandy was my supervisor when I worked with Guest Relations at Longaberger. She was a very good supervisor and I enjoyed working for her and having fun with her at the same time. Be assured of my prayers for you and your family. In recent years I have wondered what was going on with Sandy, now I know.
May God give you much comfort. Jim Ross
October 24, 2014
My prayer's go out to the family of Sandy 's. She was such a happy person and enjoyed so much being a part of the Longaberger Company for many years. I was fortunate enough to watch her with all her pride represent the company as a hard worker and later a supervisor. She always smiled whether happy or sad. It was a pleasure working with her and for her. Take the memories always with you.
Barbara Mayo
October 24, 2014 | Strasburg, VA
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. Sandy was one in a million. She was such a kind and loving person.
Dana and Karen Ayres
Karen Ayres
October 23, 2014 | Nashport, OH
Such pleasure
Such a pleasure to have been a person to be a part of your mothers journey of life. She was my boss at Longaberger and I dog set for her when she had Heart and Sugar. She was a fine lady and loved by many. God Bless.
Joann Shepherd
October 23, 2014 | Newark, OH
Sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers??
Kevin, Amy & Logan Spiker
October 23, 2014 | Dresden
Rick, Chad and all of the family we are so sorry for you loss. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives and will be missed by all. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Marsha Miller
October 23, 2014 | Zanesville, OH