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Gail Sandidge Obituary
Mrs. Sandidge was born March 25, 1956, in Longview. Her father and mother were Floyd and Iris Kay Whitworth Stewart. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Sandidge was valedictorian of Henderson High School Class of 1974 and graduated magna cum laude from Baylor University in 1978. She began working as a nurse at Good Shepherd Medical Center in 1978, was one of the "Stars Over Longview" in May 2003 and was an ACLS instructor.
Mrs. Sandidge was preceded in death by her brother, David Stanley; and her father, Floyd Stewart.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Sandidge of Longview; two daughters, Kacy Sandidge Ellis and husband, Scotty, of Silsbee, Texas, and Kelley Sandidge Wohlfahrt and husband, Trace, of Midland, Texas; grandchildren, Felicity and Theodore Ellis of Silsbee; mother, Kay Stewart of Longview; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Cathy Stanley of New London; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Mike Pritchett of Longview and Pam and A.J. Mason of Kilgore; mother-in-law, Mary Celeste Sandidge of Midland; brother-in-law, Sidney Paul Sandidge of Midland; sister-in-law, Martha Florence Sandidge of Seattle, Washington; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Sue and David Kirk of Midland; and one niece and five nephews.
The family wishes to thank the community, nurses at Good Shepherd Ambulatory Surgical Center, the Longview Police Department and the First Baptist Church family for their love and support during this time.
Memorials may be made to the Longview Cancer Center-Texas Oncology, 1400 N. 4th Street, Longview, TX 75601, The Good Shepherd Foundation, 700 E. Marshall Ave., Longview, TX 75601 or Henderson High School Class of 1974 - Nursing Scholarship.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. today, November 29, 2013, at Welch Funeral Home.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.welchfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Kathy Cammack
December 1, 2013
I got to know Gail at Longview Regional. She had one of those contagious laughs and smiles. She was such a kind and compassionate person and that showed in the care she gave her patients. To all of her family, I am so sorry for your loss. Not only will she be missed by her family, but her friends, colleagues, and co- workers. In time I pray that you will find comfort in knowing the loving impact she had in so many lives. You all have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
Kim Downs
November 30, 2013
Jim &. Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Gail from 1979-1987. She was a mentor, a wonderful person & nurse. She cared for all of her patients as if they were her family. In 1983 I had the pleasure of Gail as my matron of honor @ my wedding. She was such a sweet & kind person.when I was nervous or afraid Gail was always there. I left Longview in 1992 to spread my wings & later worked @ UTMB in Galveston . We kept in touch thru my son .when I moved home in 2009 it was Gail that offered me a position @ GSMC. I told her I retired but we caught upon kids & grandkids. We always meant to get together & it just didn't happen. I will regret that. I hope that you all know how much she loved you & Jim she adored you. You truly were the love of her life. We will always miss her but I am so glad she is in God's hands & we all have another angel to watch over us. We will all miss her !
Micah Fisher LVN
November 30, 2013
I didn't know Gail personally but my grandmother Sonja Jackson Juarez worked at Good Shepard for years as well as my mother Lynn Adkins. I was born at Good Shepard.My grandmother, mother and myself were and still are nurses and it really hits home when something like this happens to a fellow nurse. We all love what we do and try our best to care for others like we do our own. Prayers going out to the family and friends of Ms. Gail. Our hearts go out to you and yours.
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Kandice Spradlin
November 30, 2013
Our prayer are with everyone who knew Gail she was a wonderful and living person who only wanted to help anyone and everyone. The Lord has a new and wonderful angel with him! We will greatly miss her!
November 30, 2013
Jim and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with y'all. Gail and I began our careers at GSMC in the old ICU. I will always remember Gail's incredible smile. She was great nurse and person. But most importantly, she walked daily with Jesus.
Karen Traylor McClellan
November 30, 2013
My heart is heavy. Working with you for 12 years was a joy. Joann Pierce, R.N.
Larry Tyler
November 30, 2013
I did not know Gail, but I have now read about her caring nature. My sympathies to the family, with a special note to Debbie, my former colleague at HeartsWay Hospice. May God give you all peace and blessed memories.
November 30, 2013
I first met Gail when she came to work at GSMC in 1978. She had a wonderful smile, contagious laugh, and was a very good nurse. At times we worked together as nurses and I saw how she caring she was. The last few years I have had OP procedures and was a recepient of her care.My heart goes out to you, her family, and I have been praying daily for you. Only the Lord can give you comfort and He will.
Harry and Nancy Lucenay
November 30, 2013
Jim and girls,
Nancy and I are praying for you. We are thankful for the beautiful witness your wife and mom lived in her community. We pray God will comfort and strengthen you as you walk through this dark valley. May her good spirit encourage each of you.
Leslie Jones
November 30, 2013
I will always remember and miss Gail's laugh.She always had a beautiful smile and was so very caring. I will miss her always.She was a joy to work with.
Suzanne Reed
November 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Gail's family in the coming days ahead.
Wanda Beckworth
November 29, 2013
Family trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. We are praying for you all.
Gail was such a giving and caring individual she will be missed and thought of often.
Kelly Newberg
November 29, 2013
Our prayers are with your family at this sad time. I wanted to tell you how thankful my husband and I were to meet Mrs Gail in June. Our son Brannon had surgery were she worked. He was very nervous about having surgery that morning. She went above and beyond to make him feel at ease. She was truly an angel.
Bonnie Geddie
November 29, 2013
Praying for Peace and Comfort
Bonnie & John Geddie
Bonnie Eason, RN
November 29, 2013
I've known and worked with Gail many years. She was a great nurse but a most fine person that knew who she was in Christ. She loved her God, family and patients.If you spent anytime with her at all, you knew where her heart was. What better testimony could there be? I'll look forward to catching up with her one of these days.
Jeanie Millspaugh
November 29, 2013
Kelley and family, my heart is breaking for you all! I will be praying you find comfort in the memories of her love and how proud she was of you! Jeanie Millspaugh (Bre Millspaugh Venegas' mom)
Theresa (Jeter) & Jim Carroll
November 29, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying for your family. God stays very close to the broken hearted. May your sweet memories of Gail comfort you. God bless you. Your loved one now rests in the arms of The Lord.
Ronnie Barber
November 29, 2013
Throughout the past years, I have needed numerous procedures done at G.S.M.C. outpatient facility all of which required me having an I.V. and being put to sleep. Nurse Gail was one of the most caring and thoughtful caregiver's I have ever encountered since I have been sick for the past 33 years. Nurse Gail did not have a job at G.S.M.C., instead she had a calling to help people.
I also have the privilege of knowing her sister Debbie, brother-in-law Mike and her mother Kay Stewart through our church. I know they are suffering this tremendous loss but they take comfort in knowing she is with her heavenly father Jesus Christ. May God richly bless all of her family members and her many friends
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