Sandra Terry Shamblin
Sandra Terry Shamblin
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Major Tony Schlagel
March 25, 2009
Ron and Family - I am tryly saddened by your loss. Sandi was an inspiration to all of us with her energy and positive outlook and will be sorely missed. I pray for your healing and that you will be blessed by her memory.
Dotsy Boineau
March 25, 2009
Mrs. Terry and Ron, I am so sorry for your great loss. I knew Sandra best as Director General of the Children of the Confederacy. I am sure she grew lovelier with each passing day of her all too short life. My thoughts and prayers, and those of my daughter, DeVeaux Boineau Palmer, are with you all. In UDC love, Dotsy Lloyd Boineau
Bill Gillikin
March 24, 2009
Sandi always had a smile on her face and the greatest postive attitude of anyone I have ever been around. Nothing seemed to faze her. She accepted ever task cheerfully and finished what she started in a highly professinal way. I'll never forget our trip to the Pentagon when COL K. was to brief the ORD. She was making all his last minute changes and never got flustered. In fact she could have probably given a better briefing. My heart goes out to you and your family. She will be greatly missed by me and everyone. You will remain in our prayers.
Tony & Rita Daniels
March 23, 2009
Ron, I am so sorry for this tremendous loss in your life. I know Sandi truely was your life, soul, and best friend. The VaARNG lost a faithfull retired soldier and a true friend to every Va Guardsman. Sandi will be surely missed and never forgotten. My family's prayers are with you.
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March 21, 2009
Ron, Mrs. Terry, and family,
GFWC Worthington Woman's Club extends their sincere condolences to all of you. Sandi was a wonderful person and a very special club member. We will miss her greatly and will wear our club aprons proudly in her honor.
Members of GFWC Worthington Woman's Club
Lynn and John Osborne
March 19, 2009
Ron and family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you. Sandi was a special friend to us and we weathered many conventions, conferences, and meetings throughout the years. There are so many wonderful memories of Sandi that we will always cherish. May God bless you always.
March 19, 2009
Ron and my sister Carol,
I don't know how to express the sadness I feel.Sandy has always been my Gold star niece who always managed to give the smile and brightness to any occasion
she walked into. My not hearing about her successes and good deeds will be never ending need for remembering the times I witnessed her Graciousness.
Hunter D. Crouch & Brenda Wiggins
Midway Ga. 31320 contact
Lyn Swallen
March 19, 2009
I echo the outpouring of sadness that Sandi's passing causes. She was so giving of her time, effort and good spirits. She will be missed by all she touched.
Hap and Edith Shamblin
March 19, 2009
Ron, we are very sorry for your loss. Some things are just not fair and this is one of them.
MSG Douglas Anderson
March 19, 2009
Ron may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sandy was a wonderful, kind,and generous person who would take time out to help anyone who needed it.She will be missed by many.
MAJ Matthew Ritchie
March 19, 2009
I'm very saddened to learn of this loss. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with Sandi a little bit over the past few years in the Officers Association. We will all miss her.
Virginia Bozarth
March 18, 2009
Ron and family, I am sorry for all of you on loosing a special lady. She brought friendship along with leadership to all people see touched.
Sandy is now watching over you for ever. My prayers are with all at your time of sorrow.
Lloyd and Donna Scott
March 18, 2009
Ron,
We were very saddened to hear of Sandi's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I always admired you both for your untainted devotion to the Guard and our Country. Our very best to you during this time of great loss and in the future.
Deanna Lee
March 18, 2009
Mr. Shamblin "Ron", Good evening. I just got the news today. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. I have you and Sandy to thank for sharing what a wonderful relationship two people can have. In addition to both of your mentorships. Keith sends his best as well. Take it one day at a time and let me know if you need anything.
Very Respectfully, SFC Deanna "D" Lee
Grace Justice
March 18, 2009
On behalf of all America a grateful, "Thank You, Ma'am," for your dedicated sacrifice and honorable service in the defense of our Country in Time of War or Peace. Veterans of our Armed Forces such as yourself have preserved and maintained the dignity and freedom of our Nation and have kept our Flag flying high, proud, and free. God bless your Family and God Bless America.
Stan Yarbro
March 18, 2009
Ron, my prayers are with you during your time of grief.
Cecil Dalton
March 18, 2009
Ron, I served with Sandy in the 3647th Maint Co she was a wonderful person who will be sorely missed, May God Bless you and your family.
Bill Buchanan
March 18, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Robert Sempek
March 18, 2009
Dear Ron and the Shamblin Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Sandra. I worked with Sandra from many years at CASCOM on FT Lee, VA. She was an absolute whiz at her job and a wonderful person to know. I will always remember her qualities and especially her high courage in this recent fight. May you find peace to carry on in your lives through recalling Sandra's beauty, grace, deep sense of duty, good nature and her long service to our country in the United States Army.
Respectfully,
A fellow soldier
Bonnie McRae
March 18, 2009
To the family of Sandy - I worked with her through Lee District Woman's Clubs on the District level. She will be missed. She was such a cordial person and served the woman's clubs with such happiness and a sense of responsibility. She is in God's arms now.
Patty Rodriguez
March 18, 2009
Ron, My heart goes out to you. Sandi was such a wonderful, cheerful person. I looked forward to talking to her when I called the office. She could turn a frown into a smile in a blink of an eye. She will be greatly missed.
Anita McGlothlin Gibson
March 18, 2009
Dear Ron,
I am so saddened to hear of Sandy's passing. The short time I knew her was delightful and she will always be remembered for her sweet kindness and gentleness.
I lift you in prayer at this time of grief and sadness.
If you need anything, just ask.
Love in Christ,
Anita
Henry Jennings
March 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Juan
March 18, 2009
Dear Ron,
It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Sandi's death. I wanted to let you know that my heart is truly saddened. Sandi was more than just a wonderful person; she was my partner, my confidant, my teammate and always will be missed. If there is anything that I can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call me at anytime. Again, Sandi will be very missed by the ESD Operations Team!
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Furgeson
March 18, 2009
Ron - no words will ever be enough to comfort the loss of your beloved Sandy. Sandy was a true lady that I am so happy I had the privilege of her gracing my life with her presence. I will miss Sandy’s cheerful, bright and glowing personality on a daily basis but I know she is in God hands now. God bless you and your family.
Denny & Janet McGlothlin
March 18, 2009
If there is anything that I can do for you let me know. My prays are with you in this time of great lost.
Robin & Brianne King
March 17, 2009
Dear Carol,
We were so sorry to learn of Sandy's illness & passing. The UDC & C of C Alumni have lost a wonderful lady. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and all of your family & loved ones.
Jenny Martin
March 17, 2009
With deepest sympathy at your recent loss.
Dave Fleming Sr.
March 17, 2009
Ron,
My heart was sadden at the news of the death of your beloved Sandi. She will be greatly missed. It was my pleasure to have had the opportunity to have known Sandi. And work with her for so many years. I pray that you will find some comfort in knowing that she is at rest now in the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus the Christ. Where there is no more pain and no more suffering. May words of sympathy ease your sorrow, May the grace of God give you strength to meet today and tomorrow. Your friend and brother in Christ -
Betty Giragosian
March 17, 2009
Carol and Ron, I grieve with you all in the loss of Sandi. She was a teenager when I first met her. What a dear and sweet girl she was. We were together in Rogers, Ark. at the UDC Convention, shared meals together. I will miss her. My love, Betty Giragosian
Becky Swanson
March 17, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
SGM Ricky Edmonds
March 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.... May God bless you and allow you to share in his comfort...
Brian Lee
March 17, 2009
You will be missed.
Kenneth Gaines
March 17, 2009
Ron,
I only knew Sandra, personnally, for a brief period. She sat behind me in class a couple of months ago. In that week it seems like I've known her as a friend for a life time. She was so happy and full of life. My wife and I even went to visit her on Sunday at the hospital to only find she wasn't there. Its like the day when Mary went to the tomb of Jesus and he had arisen. Take comfort in knowing that she has risen to a better place; no more worrying, no more pain. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. We grieve with you.
Kenneth and Carolyn Gaines (Fort Lee, VA)
Patti Myers
March 17, 2009
Ron, I am so sad to hear of Sandy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time!
Juan Rodriguez
March 17, 2009
I did not know Sandi personaly but from all the good things Ive heard about her from my dad I wish I would of known her. My Thoughts and prayers go to her Family.
George Brewer
March 17, 2009
Sandi, you are a beautiful spirit regardless of where you are. I will miss your gentle kindness, passion for life, joyful voice and dedication to our nation and its Soldiers. May the gift of eternal life grace your beyond. May the love you shared with all of us in this worldly experience never depart our memories. God bless you always.
In loving memory, George Brewer
SSgt Jennifer Rodriguez
March 17, 2009
Mr. Ron,
I am very sorry for your loss. Sandy worked with my dad (Juan) and he talked about her very often. She was a very brave and strong woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family.
Mariah Branch
March 17, 2009
Mr. Shamblin,
My deepest condolences are with you at this time. Remember the Battle is not yours, it's the Lord.
CPT Mariah Branch
VaARNG, DOL
LaDonna Bowen
March 17, 2009
Ron,
You and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. I don't need to tell you what a warm and wonderful (and stickler for perfection :-) that Sandi was. Her presence at CASCOM has been and will continued to be missed.
God Bless.
LaDonna
Dave Hurst
March 17, 2009
Ron,
Our most sincere and deepest sympathies. Certainly our prayers are with you at this difficult time.. She was truly one of the good ones... will be terribly missed by all that knew her.
Galen W. Potter
March 17, 2009
Ron,
I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry
March 17, 2009
Ron, I am so sorry, I enjoyed working with Sandra on many things. It was always nice seeing you two coming and leaving work together.
Betty Helen (Hill) Lewis
March 17, 2009
I am very sad today. Sandi and I lost touch over the years, as most people seem to do after high school/college years...but the memories that came flooding back this morning when I read she'd died are many. She got her driver's license one day, and drove me to get mine the next! She was the first person I saw when my father and I stood at the door to the sanctuary when I got married. There are so many more. I have thought of her numerous times, and wondered where she was. Now I learn that she was not very far away. My sympathy to you all, husband, Mrs. Terry and her brothers.
Rick Workman
March 17, 2009
Ron - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dick & Phyllis Scalzo
March 17, 2009
Ron,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Tim Williams
March 17, 2009
Ron...you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sandi was a great soldier and always an inspiration.
Cindy Finlen
March 17, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brian Wood
March 17, 2009
Ron, We will all miss her. She was agreat lady and a good friend. I appreciate all the years she looked out for me.
Shirlenia Daniel
March 17, 2009
On the morning of 15 March I called out Sandi’s name at our 530 am church intercessory prayer at the alter. Later that afternoon, the spirit of God kept saying, “There’s a celebration going on in the spirit”. I rejoiced and praised God and I was overwhelmed with joy. I didn’t know why but the joy was so strong. When I returned to work on Monday one of my co-workers had given me the news. There was a peace in my sprit and I said she made it in to heaven and now I know why there was a celebration going on!! To God be the glory and may God's presence rest upon her family mightily, and keep them in perfect peace.
willie miller-walker
March 17, 2009
Ron, please know that I pray that the Lord of peace and comfort will shower you now in your time of need. I will certainly miss Sandi!
Nick & Betty Hajacos
March 17, 2009
Ron, It has been a few years since we all worked for the VaARNG; but I do remember both of you. So sorry to hear of Sandi's passing. She was a wonderful lady. Our hearts and prayers and are with you during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Deianna Wynn
March 17, 2009
Ron,
My only wish is that your heart be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sylvette Tillman
March 17, 2009
Ron: My prayers go out to you and the family. Sandy was a great friend and my CASCOM counterpart and go to person. I could always depend on her. I will truly miss her. Sylvette Tillman, HQ AMC G-3/5 EI
Marie Taylor
March 17, 2009
I will always remember Sandi as a gentle, warm and generous friend.
I will miss her greatly. God be with you and comfort you in your loss, Carol and Ron.
Judy Lee
March 17, 2009
Dear Family of Sandi:
We are so sorry for your loss and hope you will find comfort in her memory.
Sincerely,
Judy Lee & Members of the GFWC Valentine Woman's Club
Members of NARFE Midlothian Chapter 2265
March 17, 2009
Ron: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Sandi bring you much comfort.
Mike Coleman
March 17, 2009
Ron - Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Sandi was a dedicated officer and serverd her Country and the Commenwealth with distinction.
Margaret Reichenberg
March 17, 2009
Hi Carol,
I was shocked and saddened when I read about Sandi.Know that my thoughts, prayers and good wishes are with you and yours.
Love,
Margaret. Marla and Loretta
Tom McGlothlin
March 17, 2009
Ron: Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rusty Terry
March 17, 2009
Sandy,Rest In Pease Cousin
The neighbors
March 17, 2009
Be comforted in knowing that God is with you during this difficult time and that there are friends that also share your sorrow with you. I find Psalm 121 to be very comforting during these times.
Lavie
March 17, 2009
My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.
Bill & Dotty Rogers
March 17, 2009
We are saddened by the loss of Sandi. We both worked with her for many years and Sandi's presense and determination always served as an inspiration to all. Sandi has fought the fight and we will always think of her as a strong Survivor.
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