SanDee operated DJs Donuts in Cahokia, IL and was known as the "Donut Lady". She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Cahokia and was a former member of the UAW.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vermil and Ethel, nee Meadors, Swift, Sr.; and a brother, Vermil Swift, Jr.
Surviving are her children, Paul (Julie Stevens) Goforth of Horseshoe Bend, AR, Donald (Jennifer) Goforth of Cahokia, IL, Patricia (Shannon Vaughn) Whitmore of Dupo, IL; and Patrick Mezo (deceased); a brother, Jim (Esther) Hancock of Doniphan, MO; nine grandchildren, Alexis, Quinten, John, Morgan, Austin, Abbi, Josh, Breanna, and Dakota. She was Great Grandma "Nana" to Conner and Addison.
Following Sandee's request her body was cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2017, at Valhalla Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
