Sandra H Cregge

Sandra Herring Cregge died peacefully at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. on Monday, February 19, 2018, at the age of 62.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Michael J. Cregge; children, Michael Jr., Heidi, Angelica and Crystal and grandchildren Lina, Amaru, Maeve, Lanea, and Maceo.

Sandra was born on May 11, 1955, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Thomas and Selma Herring. She graduated from high school in Bowie, Maryland in 1973, completed training as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Anne Arundel General Hospital in 1974 and served as a nurse at the hospital until she married Michael J. Cregge on June 3, 1976, the day after his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Sandra and Michael lived in a variety of locations during Michael’s 28 year Navy career, the longest stretch being 11 straight years in Sandra’s home state of Hawaii. In each location, Sandra fulfilled nursing roles in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, public schools and as a medical consultant to a malpractice law firm. Following Michael’s retirement from the Navy in 2004, the couple took residence in Northern Virginia. Sandra continued her service as a nurse providing in-home care for challenging adult and pediatric cases.

Sandra is best known for her knowledge and skill as a nurse, her generosity of spirit, compassion for people in need and her willingness to help anybody she could. She deeply loved her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was passionate about ensuring that her patients always received the very best in medical care and emotional support.

A memorial service is scheduled for 12 noon on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Demaine Funeral Home, located at 5308 Backlick Rd Springfield, VA 22151 with a reception to follow at funeral home. All are welcome to come and celebrate Sandy’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions in the form of a donation be made in Sandy's honor to support MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Donations can be made at http://www.giving.medstarhealth.org/msh-donate-gratitude. Please select 'Other' in the drop-down at the bottom and write "MedStarGUH in memory of Sandy Cregge." Donations can also be mailed to 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 1 Main Hospital Administration, Office of Philanthropy, Washington D.C. 20007. Contact Ashley Lichty at 202-444-0721 to make donations by phone. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of MedStar Georgetown Hospital for their dedication and care.