Sweet Sandy
Vivacious Va Va Voom
A smile that lit up every room
A laugh so big it was like the roar of a lion
She could make you feel better without even trying
Every holiday a major ordeal
Matching hat, glasses and attire to really get the feel
If you need a pillow, blanket, and some curtains too
Give her a needle and thread and she could whip it up for you
Making baby blankets with love our kids will have for years
Mending holes in favorite jeans preventing teenage tears
You were always welcomed at her house like you were her own
She would send you sweet cards or checking in texts to your phone
She was really just one of the girls, an extension to our group
She shared our love for big hair and a convertible coupe
Give her a salty margarita
And some spinach dip on a pita
A drink in hand
While dancing to her favorite band
Lounging at the beach
With her toes in the sand
She loved her kids to the moon and back
And somehow loved her grandkids even more than that
Brock just might have been her favorite
She might have tried but couldn’t hide it
Her love for the Pittsburgh Steelers is unsurpassed
She is no fair weather fan her loyalty was built to last
Wearing black and gold whenever she had the chance
I’m sure she’s wearing it now while on the clouds she does dance
Once a cat mom through and through
Until Toby showed her what the love of a dog can do
She was a patriot tried and true
And always stopped to honor those that died for you
She had a bucket list to get through
that included taking until she was in her 70’s to get her first tattoo!
Although Cinco de Mayo is one of her favorite days
May the Fourth be with you was a favorite phrase
As she loved Star Wars and watching those movies
She was like a little kid and didn’t care if it was goofy
She loved having friends and family around
Having fun game nights even if the power went out
She thought life gets better as you get older
“Unless you are a banana” Caroline says she told her
Sweet Sandy how blessed we all are to have been in your path
May the memories be so bountiful we can’t do the math
We celebrate you and the joy you shared
Your laughter, your big heart, and the way you cared
Although we will miss you everyday
Your great memories will show us the way
You are one special lady Sandra Lee
Some call you heart, some call you Mimi
Until that day when we see you again
We will be celebrating your life on earth my friend!
For Sandy by Misty Petrosino
5/4/2024