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Sandra Duggan Obituary
Virginia Beach - Sandra Duggan departed our world surrounded by family and the many prayers of family and friends, Friday February 3, 2012. She was born November 13, 1934 in New Rochelle, New York to the late Frances and John Casman. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Duggan. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jan (Duggan) Tietjen and Barbara Duggan, son in law Bill, grandchildren Megan and Chris, 2 sisters, nieces, nephews and many long time friends. She obtained her bachelor of science in nursing RN degree from Cornell University. She has resided in Virginia Beach since 1986 where she and her husband founded the business Center of Creative Growth and then To your health. Her passion was always service and helping others, generously giving herself, her time and her heart. A memorial service will be held at the Edgar Cayce A.R.E. Thursday February 9 at 4 p.m. in the main auditorium. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the A.R.E. in care of the Cayce Reilly School/Office of Development 757-457-7165, 215 67th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Altmeyer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Duggan
Linda McDonald
February 26, 2025
Sandra was my teacher in 1999 for colon therapy at Cayce/Reilly in Virginia Beach Va...As soon as I met her I experienced pure love...what an Amazing Human Being...I will never forget her...She showed me a path...
Dr. Zia Razzaq
February 3, 2025
Sandra Duggan's healing touch had an unforgettable and powerful spiritual dimension to it which I had experienced as one of her students over twenty years ago. As a teacher, she instilled not only a mastery of the art and science of healing but also a sense of discipline in her students. I will remember her as long as I live.
Dhanyo
January 31, 2025
Thank you for the love and laughter I pull from the things you shared on a daily basis. You are the gift that keeps on giving
Dr. Zia Razzaq
February 6, 2023
Sandra and her teachings and philolophy of life had a permanent influence on me and countless others who were fortunate enough to be her students. I feel her presence each time when attempting to provide relief to those who need it. Sandra's spirit will live forever!!
.........Dr. Zia Razzaq, Virginia Beach
Your student, Karen M.
January 31, 2022
Your lessons, laughter and words still flow through my mind. The memory of your love and kindness will remain, always, in my heart. With loving gratitude, I think of you. <3
Regina Taylor-Hines
March 3, 2014
Your presence was calming and a source of healing for me and all of our class. Your spirit lives on in the new classrooms.
You are missed. Thank you for sharing your light!
Antoinette Simms
September 3, 2013
Sandra was a beacon of light for me, when I came to her for colonics she gave me information that has eternally helped me not only physically but also spiritually. I was just thinking of passing through Virginia Beach and she was one of the first people I thought of to visit. She was one of the wisest and gentle people I have ever had the honor to meet. Bless her spirit...and may her family have peace in their hearts. Namaste
Connie Wells
March 1, 2013
Dear Jan and Barbara,
I've just today discovered that Sandra has passed. I haven't been to VB in more than a year so had not seen her in a while. I'm so sorry for your loss. She spoke of your both often with much love when I did see her. She was so much more than a teacher and therapist, she was a mentor, a guide, the example of what I'd like to be. She always knew just what to say to help me understand and get through a challenging time. She was a friend. I will miss her terribly. I hope your memories of her will help you through this sad time.
Madana Movahed - Oliva
December 13, 2012
I found out today that you had died last February. I am heartbroken that I didn't call you before you moved on to your next journey. I am honored to have been your student 23 years ago and we still kept in touch. I love you beautiful teacher and master that you were. Much love and many blessings. Much condolences to your family. You are still loved and missed.
Jackie Hughes
May 5, 2012
Sandra, thank you for keeping us healthy, and educating us even more, about Cayce readings. We will remember your beautiful smile and gentle spirit. Sleep in the stars, you are deeply missed!
Anastasia Wiley
April 17, 2012
Sandra was an amazing teacher. I Love her dearly and hold her close to my heart. I will miss her.
Jani Gores
March 26, 2012
I am a past client of Sandra Duggan but moved out of VB area for 15 years now. However, I got the pleasure of her services in summer 2010. Recently ran across my book, "Massage Hydrotherapy & Healing Oils" and realized first time that she had coauthored the book with husband, Joseph. Now I see online that she's in a much better place. What a beautifully spiritual person that has had a huge impact on so many lives!
linda mcdonald
February 29, 2012
Sandra made such an impact in my life. What a kind gentle soul God has received ! She is greatly missed.
Grace LeClair
February 25, 2012
Sandra your healing guidance was a special gift to so many. Thank you for your presence and your life of love. My deepest sympathy to your daughters and your family.
Grace LeClair
February 16, 2012
Sandra is a blessed soul. She will be truly missed and is loved by many. She will be in our hearts always! Kathleen Breed (Hampton, VA)
Teesha Shepherd
February 14, 2012
I am so glad to have known you, I have been touched and soul inspirined by you because put your heart and soul in everything you did for each of us while attending school. If we needed personal or spiritual fellowship you lead us while teaching us how to inspirine ourselves. You will truly be missed. We love you. God bless.
February 14, 2012
Sandra was a great teacher and a great person who had the ability to positively charge the thinking of those who were fortunate enough to be able to benefit from her teachings and philosophy of life. I was already in my mid-fifties and serving as a tenured professor at a university when I decided to also become a massage therapist. Sandra taught me not only the best techniques in the profession but also how to be more forgiving, more disciplined, and even more responsive to the needs of others - - she was a teacher's teacher! I did see her twice in my dreams after her departure: she was just standing and smiling in one dream; and gave me in a classroom setting a very challenging exam in the second dream!! I will both remember her and keep remembering her for as long as I live. May her soul rest in peace in the palms of the Creator!!
Dr. Zia Razzaq, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ursula Barnett
February 13, 2012
Sandra, I am honored to have known you as a friend and teacher. Your wisdom, kindness, spirit and healing qualities will always be remembered and greatly missed by all. Farewell my friend until we meet again.
Debra Pierro
February 10, 2012
You shared so much with so many...and anyone who had the sweet opportunity to be in your presence benefited from your spirit that was Divinely Inspired. That was your triumph in this world. I can only imagine what you will be bringing "Home". The far reaches of your spirit sans any earthly limitations...the blessings infinite and eternal. May your journey be filled with so much more than we can even fathom of Peace...Love...Oneness and Joy! To your daughters and family...may you find comfort and peace in your precious Mother's beautiful memory!
All Love~All~ways! Debra
Debra Russell
February 10, 2012
Thank you for all our wonderful memories. You were a beacon in this old world. I am forever grateful our paths crossed. My sincere condolences to your beloved family. With tears, farewell.
Toni Renee' Willoughby
February 10, 2012
Dear Sandra,
I feel blessed and proud to have been a student of yours. You are an Angel. I will carry you in my heart forever ~
Linda Lucas
February 9, 2012
Dear Sandra, It was such a lovely time knowing you and spending short snippits of time with you. Thank you for all you were for me personally and for the tremendous work you did for our community. You are very much missed and your knowledge and skills will be missed so very much. It was such a pleasure each time to meet and talk wtih you. Sending you an your family lots of love and prayers for speedy recovery for them. Many Blessings, Linda Lucas
February 9, 2012
Sandra was such a loving and dedicated and compassionate teacher and I have always felt truly blessed to have been one of her massage students back in 1991. I am glad for listening to my inner guidance and express my gratitude to Sandra just a little while ago. And right now I feel a bonding with all of you who are sharing your grateful memories of Sandra. To Sandras family I express my sincere condolences.
Her spirit remains with us.
Wilma from Stuttgart, Germany
susie english
February 9, 2012
Dear sweet Sandra,
My life was blessed and changed beyond measure with your teachings. I see the twinkle in your eye and your knowing smile that says "yes you got it".
Your gentle spirit I feel in my heart as I write this. We are all going to miss you here so much.
Peace and Love on your new and great journey. My love to you and your family.
Love,
Susie and Hannah English
Angela Dehart
February 9, 2012
You touched my heart and opened my mind. I feel so privileged that our spirits were acquainted for even the briefest of time. Thank you for so selflessly sharing all of your light and goodness and wisdom.
Kelly Good
February 9, 2012
Good-by my friend! I am grateful for the two years we spent together in our spiritual studies at The Well. You touched many people in your life and I know your work is continuing just in another time and space. Many blessings to you in your new beginnings and to your family as they begin this new chapter of endings and beginnings.
Alecia Ralston
February 8, 2012
Dear sweet Sandra, Your memory never fails to bring to me the vision of your smiling face. You are with me still in every session, your words gently guide and direct my Path in countless ways. What a gentle and powerful Spirit you were and will ever be. Blessings upon you now and always, for the infinite Gifts that you left with all of us here. May you enjoy reunion with those you loved and treasured. And may your smile welcome us one day.
Sending my wishes of comfort to your family, my love and honor to you,
Alecia
Regina Taylor-Hines
February 8, 2012
Sandra, our Mother Synergist (April 2009), you taught us to love ourselves and each other unconditionally. Your light shines within us. Being in your presence was like touching the moonlight - amazing! May your new journey be filled with peace, love and light! I miss you but I still hear your laughter.
Sharon Stakofsky-Davis
February 8, 2012
My dear Sandra,
I worked with you for six years, and your quiet presence, caring, and love for the work helped not only me, but my son as well. He was very young when I worked with you, but he remembered you. Bless you for all you did and the legacy you left.
All my love, Sharon Stakofsky-Davis
Silverlake
February 7, 2012
A Native American Prayer-
I Give You This One Thought
I give you this one thought to keep
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still - in each new dawn.
DJ Bradley
February 7, 2012
My life is blessed for having known you. I was one of your last students and ever so grateful that I was granted the gift of having you as a teacher. Not only did you school me but you taught me the important lessons of life and I am a better person b/c of it. My hope is that you knew what a profound effect you had on my life. My everyday life was changed for the better b/c of you. Many of my fears were alleviated b/c of you. Everyday I look in the mirror and recite the affirmations you helped me create. Life is better b/c of you. My daughter's life is better b/c of you. Thank you for sharing your many gifts. Peace be with you my gentle friend. You will live forever in my heart. And to your family, my sincere condolences. You can be nothing but pround of the woman Sandra was and the positive energy she spread near and far. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Cynthai Scott
February 7, 2012
Dearest, Sandra, Thank you for always making me feel at ease and special with your warmth, grace and beautiful smile...You were and are a lovely person, soul and an extraordinary teacher. My son , Zachary benefited from you as a teacher in so many ways! I will miss and love you always ~
Lacey Thacker
February 7, 2012
We loved you, and still do. Earth is the better for you having been here.
(Cayce/Reilly January Class of 2006)
Jeanne Crawford
February 7, 2012
I have known you since you came to Virginia Beach and I have been blessed many times by your "healings." Your wisdom always came through with such tender messages. Take flight dear one...you were loved and you will be missed.
Tonia Cottrell
February 7, 2012
lOVE AND lIGHT, Sandra, you will be missed. Almost twenty years later and I can still hear you whispering to me...you can do it. You were and always will be what we all hope to become...You are the Light and Love ! You will continue to shine on my friend. Love and Light
Kirk Nelson
February 7, 2012
Sandra, what an incredible women you were and are, now that you are on the other side. It was a great privilege knowing you, and I will miss you!
Dhanyo Merillat-Bowers
February 7, 2012
Sandra, my beautiful friend, teacher and companion on the path. Knowing you and spending time with you has been such a blessing in my life. Your love of nature and the faerie folk you shared with me with the heart of a child. Thank you for being my friend.
Ginny Poole
February 7, 2012
I am honored to have known you Sandra. You are a treasure chest of jewels. Peace be you with and your family during this time of transition.
Ginny Poole
February 7, 2012
I am honored to have known you Sandra. You ate a treasure chest of jewels. Peace be you with and your family during this time of transition.
Linda Tingle
February 7, 2012
Dear Sandra,
Your mere presence would send me deeper inside myself. You are a true example of living from the inside out. I will miss seeing you on this earth but it is comforting to know that you are here in spirit. My deepest sympathy to your daughters and family.
Linda Tingle
David Martin
February 7, 2012
Sandra was one of the people I was most looking forward to seeing this September at the anniversary. I'm sorry I didn't get to see her one more time. She has made lasting impressions with everyone who knew her.
Amanda Jarboe
February 7, 2012
I knew her such a little time but she was and is such a bright example. When I would share my story of coming to massage and Cayce/Reilly, I would always end with saying I wanted to be just like Sandra when I grew up. I'm still growing Sandra! My heartfelt sympathies to her family and many friends who knew her so well.
February 6, 2012
Beautiful people cause beautiful things to happen.
Thank you Sandra for all the beauty you helped to create.
My deepest sympathy to the family
Francesca Clay King
Gale (Gervais) Bryant
February 6, 2012
Sandra is still teaching. The lesson is that contrast teaches us. We are experiencing our sorrow because of the joy we felt in knowing Sandra's love. To the family, my deepest sympathy for your great loss. This loss felt so strongly because of all the cherished memories. For her Cayce/ Reillly family, the love is sincere and the loss as genuine. I embrace my sadness....because I would not be feeling it had I not had the plesure of her frienship. Until then my friend....
Deb Squibb
February 6, 2012
Peace be to you. Well done, good and faithful servant. With love, honor and respect, Deb Squibb
juliebeth
February 6, 2012
Sandra gave us all Inspiration like no other. Blessed to be your student. Honored to be a colleague. Peace be with you always.
Amanda Simpson
February 6, 2012
Love and light, you will be very missed. Thank you for touching my soul with your presence.
Charles Little
February 6, 2012
Sandra. You were such an inspiration as a student and all the years thereafter. the world is not a better place with your leaving but a much better place for your being here. There will allways be a special place in my mind and heart for you. Have a lovely journey.
Karen Meade
February 6, 2012
Dearest Sandra…thank you. By example, and through your teachings, you helped us all recognize, and honor, the humanness within our profession, and the goodness and love within ourselves, and in others. You will live on through those who knew you and have been touched by your ways. Wise woman, excellent teacher, compassionate and caring individual…your kind and gentle spirit will be missed. Farewell, my friend, until we meet again. Much love to you! Barbara and Jan, my deepest condolences to you in the passing of your beautiful Mother.
Andrea Burgin
February 6, 2012
Sandra, I am so happy that you were a part of my life because I am better because of it.
Ariel Learoyd
February 6, 2012
Sandra's beautiful presence will always be a memorable part of my experience at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy. She was a blessing to so many.
February 6, 2012
Thank you so much for the years of dedication and service that you provided to all of us that have come through your teachings at the Cayce/Reilly massage school! You were pure joy to be around and I learned so much from your lessons! Om shanti, shanti, shanti!
Jackie Whately, (Virginia Beach, VA)
Lexi Lopez
February 6, 2012
Dear Sandra, I had the privilege of being your student through many classes and of having your sweet and healing nature inspire me in my own journey. I will always remember all the words of wisdom you shared with me, all the words of encouragement and the way you still saw the world through the eyes of a child. Those who touched our lives are never gone, you'll always be in our hearts.
Danielle Beacham
February 6, 2012
It was an honor to have known Sandra and to have her for a teacher.
Ricardo Gautier
February 6, 2012
Thank you so much Sandra for all the light that you have spread through all of our hearts and souls. Your guidance has made us strong and understanding. Truly we are the blessed ones to have known you! I hope to see you in the next life.
Amanda Seidel
February 6, 2012
Thank you, Sandra, for being our light and showing us how to be better people ourselves, and in service to others.
Lori Braithwaite
February 6, 2012
Sandra, you came into my life at the most appropriate time and for that I am thankful. You truly opened my heart to let go and not harbor negative feelings. You taught me a very important lesson in this lifetime. I feel so blessed and lucky to have known you!
Amber Henderson
February 6, 2012
Thank you, Sandra, for all that you have shared and taught. Your physical presence in this world will be missed by many, but your spirit lives on in all those who were blessed to know you. My deepest condolences to your family during this time.
Shay Johnson
February 6, 2012
Our Sandra, our life was filled with compassion, gentle energy and the desire to show loving kindness to each other just having met you. My life was forever changed when I met you. You were my teacher, my friend, my confidant and my example of God. I will always hold you close to my heart and think of you with love!! Shay Johnson
February 6, 2012
SANDRA, WE WERE ALL TRULY BLESSED BY YOUR PRESENCE AND WILLINGNESS TO SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO HELP US ON OUR JOURNEYS. YOU ARE LOVED
Laura Love
February 6, 2012
For our light-keeper....a light for your own journey.
Laura Love
February 6, 2012
Sandra, what a blessing you have been to all of us. A gracious teacher, beloved mentor....a cherished friend. Thank you for showing us by your own example how to live a light-filled life. You influenced mine in such a profound way, and I'm eternally grateful for the time I was able to spend in your company. I've cherished and taken comfort from the lessons you taught these many years I've been away from home. Much love to you on your journey, our beautiful Sandra.
Melissa Bolinto
February 6, 2012
Sandra, you came into my life right when I needed, even though I didn't know it. Thank you for sharing with all of us your wisdom and compassion. I often hear your voice when I'm working with a client and I'm sure I always will! I can't even begin to imagine the lives you have touched and changed as you did mine. To Sandra's family, my deepest condolences and may you be surrounded and comforted by Light and the knowledge that Sandra is loved and will be missed by many.
Katie Powell
February 6, 2012
Sandra, you were a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to myself and coutless others. You will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
Mary Warren Pinnell
February 6, 2012
For many years I heard about what a great teacher Sandra was. Friends would consult her with their most challenging health issues. She had wonderful intuition and such a sweet spirit. I had the privilege of taking yoga with her a few years ago, with her daughter Barbara as our yogini. Enjoy the light, Sandra!
staci fenske
February 6, 2012
What an amazing teacher! You have touched the lives of many and you will never be forgotten. Thank you
Alicia Dale
February 6, 2012
You entered my life when I started school at Cayce/Reilly. You showed me so much. My time with you, although short, was life changing. You will always have a spot in my heart and my memory.
February 6, 2012
My memories of you are of loving energy teaching the beauty of living everyday with compassion letting our Light shine by example in kind helpful service. You never knew just how much you calmed me by your patience and understanding toward a student wondering if she would ever learn the curriculum after many years of being out of the school arena. You have been a beautiful part of my growth.
Thank you from my heart, Love, Linda
February 6, 2012
Sandra, Thank-you for the many lessons you taught with such love and passion. Learning from you was a true gift from God. There will always be a place in my heart, that remembers you, as I walk the halls and health spa of the ARE. Your presence there is imprinted for ever. Theresa Sparks (Virginia Beach)
February 6, 2012
I am honored to have known Sandra and to have felt her love as she gazed within and talked to my soul. She was a brave, strong woman who taught so many of us about empowerment and following our dreams. Thank you Sandra for sharing your truth with me. God Bless you Jan and Barbara during this bittersweet time. Love & Healing, Jeri Lynn (Va Beach)
February 6, 2012
What a blessing to have known and been in the company of such an awesome, inspiring human being. Your presence will be missed Sandra. In love and light, Marcia Austin
February 6, 2012
Thank You Sandra for sharing your light, love, and wisdom with us. Cori Justice (Virginia Beach, VA)
Jackie Lorenzo
February 6, 2012
Sandra, thank you for all the light and love you brought into my life. I'm most grateful for the patience you provided when you taught me how to knit. This simple act brought me solace and serenity when I needed it the most. I hope that you are now able to experience that same stillness and peacefulness. I love you and will miss you!
Darla Seward-Halpern
February 6, 2012
I am blessed to have known you and to have learned from you. Thank you for all the Light you brought into the world. Good Journies, Sandra...
Sarah Yax
February 6, 2012
Thank you Sandra for your beautiful spirit. I feel blessed you were my teacher!
Joseph Casey
February 6, 2012
Sandra, thank you for your wonderful service. You are to me, a true example of what is right in the world. You are loved and missed.
Lovingly,
Nancy Hallingse Smith
February 6, 2012
My dear,dear Sandra: I miss you everyday but know your spirit and your energy will remain with us for all times. You have touched so many with your selfless love and passion for healing. Although we have lost the most honored instructor, the Cayce/Reilly School has just gained a guardian angel. Rest in peace, my dear Sandra. I love you.
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