Sandra K. Vertrees
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Born in Jefferson County, KY on December 25, 1948 to Myrtle (VanderEspt) and Elvin Hicks. Sandra was the Matriarch of the Vertrees Family which operated Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, KY, Charlestown Speedway in Charlestown, IN, Louisville Motor Speedway in Louisville, KY, Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, KY, Lake Erie Speedway in Lake Erie, PA. & Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA. She also served the community of Jefferson County as part of the civilian staff at The Jefferson County (KY) Sheriffs Office.
Sandra was a hairdresser and owned & operated a successful Real Estate Company developing subdivisions throughout the Louisville Metro Area.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Elvin; sister, Arlene Barker, brother, Donnie Hicks, and brother, Roger Hicks.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Charles Andrew "Andy" Vertrees; children, Charles "Buddy" Vertrees, Jr. (Dana Eads) and Lisa Heidenreich (Greg Wesley); grandchildren, David Heaton, Jr. (Julia Nitishin), Halie Vertrees, Christopher and Nate Heidenreich, & Conner Wesley; great granddaughter, Vittoria (Tori) Aubrey Brielle Heaton; and sisters, Bobbie Aubrey (John), Judy Eaton, Sherry Williams, Peggy Beard (David).
Visitation will be 11am-7pm Monday and 10am-1pm Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home – Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Road. Funeral service 1pm Tuesday at the funeral home followed by burial at Floydsburg Cemetery (Duncan Memorial) in Crestwood, Kentucky.
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Gerald
October 3, 2025
I worked with Sandy at the Jerrerson County Sheriff's Office. I just found out yesterday she had passed. She was amazing and dedicated to being professional and representing the agency in the most favorable light! My heart is heavy from her passing. I pray God blesses Andy and Sandy's sister Bobby. They have all been such wonderful and great people over the years I have know them.
Bill & Elaine Logsdon
December 19, 2024
This is the time of year we think of loved ones we have lost. May you have good memories of Sandy and remember all the good times you had together. Love to all. Hope you have a blessed Christmas. Sandy was loved by so many .
Don Middleton
December 7, 2023
I just learned today of Sandy's passing. I am so sorry for Andy and the Family.
She always was the nicest most friendly person I was fortunate to know.
God Bless you Sandy.
When I lived in Columbus, Ohio, Sandy and Andy came up and stayed the weekend with me and Suellen. I was able to take Sandy and Andy to see
Garth Brooks up close at the Ohio State Fair. That night they slept in our extra bedroom we had, which had a water bed in the room that moved with waves so much she did not get much sleep. Of course she never complained she just laughed which made us all laugh too.
Janet Redd
December 6, 2023
I lived across the street from the Vertrees and i used to babysit for them it has been such a long time since i saw them and i am so sorry to hear about Sandy. Sending love and hugs, Janet Hurt Redd
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Bob & Susan Eaton
December 1, 2023
Oh my, what a wonderful lady the world lost to heaven. We were lucky to call Sandy a friend. We shared so many good times and great laughs. I think I think we will remember Sandy´s cooking most of all. She was a great cook. Rest in peace Sandy, you have fought the good fight and you won!
Elaine Logsdon
December 1, 2023
I feel fortunate to have known Sandy. We met in high school, but I really didn't get to know how sweet and kind she was until much later. I know she will be missed by many. Sending Love and Prayers to the family.
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