She is survived by her brother Raymond Garcia and sister Carmen Nieto. Beloved children, son Norman Anthony Sandoval and wife Alma, son Ray Allen Sandoval and wife Marty, daughter Melinda Gallishaw and husband Joseph, son Rodney Sandoval. Granddaughters Kimberly Renee DeRobles, Megan Ann Gallishaw, Kathryn Rose Gallishaw; Grandson Trevor Sandoval. Great Granddaughters Clarisa Renee DeRobles and Samantha Foley.
Dee loved her family and always put their needs before her own needs. She was best known for her deep faith in God and ministered to all who were willing to listen. She enjoyed gardening and coordinating casino bus trips with the senior citizens. Dee made many friends and was the life of the party. She embraced life each day and thanked God for all his blessings.