You're always by my side,
But I can't hold your hand.
The reason why God took you
I find hard to understand.
From her Kids--
But we Remember now in Love,
Your life from start to end,
And we're just glad we knew you,
as Mother and Grandmother,
and as friend.
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.
They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.
Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.
We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
Rachel Jewel Sandeen, 85, of Ocoee, Florida passed away August 8, 2018.
She was born in Jackson, Tennessee on March 5, 1933 to the late Noah and Thelma (Miller) Ellison. After her mother’s passing at a young age, Rachel and her sister were taken in and raised by her Aunt and Uncle, Rosie & Lee Sevier.
Rachel grew to become a talented fashion consultant, namely with Saks Fifth Avenue, and dressed esteemed clients, Oprah Winfrey and Gladys Knight… not to mention teaching her own children the art of shopping 'til they drop!
Rachel married her beloved Kenneth O. Sandeen and dedicated her life to loving him and their four children, along with nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Once they bought the house in South Shore on Oglesby, Rachel transitioned into being a stay at home Mom... to everyone in the neighborhood. She became babysitter for working moms, and her house was the place to hang out for all the neighborhood kids.
She also cherished her Kingdom Hall family in Chicago and Orlando.
She will be missed by so many...
Rachel was preceded in death by her dear parents; brother Robert Sevier; sister Doris Keen; honorary sisters Patricia Sevier and June Riley & her nephews Michael Adams and Jerome Adams.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth O. Sandeen; children Jacqueline Burns (Robert), Kimberly Bailey (Sammy), Karen Sandeen and David Sandeen (Delores); honorary brothers Lee Sevier, Donald Sevier and Phillip Sevier; honorary sisters Deborah Davis and Palesteena Davis; grandchildren Nicole, Brandon, Dinelle, Tairyn, Chelsea, Asia, Kenneth and Christopher; great grandchildren Christopher, Kennedy, Lauryn, Thomas, Olivia, Rebecca and one on the way… and, her nephews Cortez Adams, Myron Adams and Dwayne Adams.
The Sandeen Family invites you to attend a Memorial in Rachel’s Honor at 1:00pm on Saturday,
August 18th, 2018 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8674 A D Mims Rd, Orlando, FL 32818.
In lieu of flowers, the Family invites you to consider making a donation to the Kingdom Hall.
Condolences to https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gotha-fl/rachel-sandeen-7956220
