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Sandra Elsie Van Epps Ossie
1960 - 2025
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Sandra Ossie Obituary
Sandra was very well known in her industry as a retail clothing store owner and clothing designer. In addition, Sandra was extremely talented in the interior decorating and staging industry and had an eye like no other for transforming a home environment into an incredibility beautiful place to call home.
In addition to owning her own stores in Athens, Ga and Hilton Head Island she also managed several clothing stores across the southeast. Shortly after studying fashion merchandise and home economics at Georgia Southern University. Sandra was a Phi Mu sorority sister and the president of the Ethics Committee for her sorority chapter.
Sandra was very well known for her infectious smile and personality, her lover for life and most of all her endless journey to charities and giving back to local communities.
Sandra is survived by her husband James "Jim" Ossie, her brother James "Jim" Van Epps, Sister Vicky Tavernier and many aunts and Uncles, nieces and nephews across the U.S. She is predeceased by her parents, Barbara Jan Van Keuren and George Van Epps.
A celebration memorial is being planned, and the date and location will be announced.
In lieu of flowers please direct donations to the Hilton Head Humane Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Monica and Lauren Austin
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Jim, I´m so incredibly sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have spent time with you and Sandra this past April and I´ll always remember her and Barbara for helping provide the experience of a lifetime between my dad and I. Keeping you and Winnie in our thoughts and prayers.
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