Sandra Joyce Vaughn Barger, age 73, went to be with the Lord surrounded by love. She was a devoted mother, a cherished grandmother, and a beautiful soul who touched many lives.
Sandra had a deep and unwavering faith in the Lord, which guided her throughout her life and gave her strength in both joyful and difficult seasons. Her trust in God was evident in the way she loved, forgave, and cared for others.
She had a true passion for photography and found great joy in capturing meaningful moments. Sandra also possessed a giving heart and a deep desire to help others, always placing the needs of those she loved before her own.
Above all, Sandra loved her family more than anything. She shared a special bond with her brother, and her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy and proudest blessing.
Though her presence will be deeply missed, her love, kindness, and beautiful memories will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her. She is now at peace, resting safely in the arms of the Lord.
She will be forever loved and never forgotten.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Frances Brown; brothers, Ronald and Randall Brown; and sister, Virginia Waller.
She is survived by brother, Ricky (Amy) Vaughn; daughters, Angel (Jason) Jones and Starla Lanier; grandchildren, Aerial (Chris), Kayla (Alec), Daniel, Dylan, Chase, Russel, Lacey (Tyler), and Kira; great-grandchildren, Wednesday, Wilder, Florence, Lucy, Juneau, Ambrose, Carter, and Allie; and a host of extended family members and beloved friends.
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