Penelope Banks Sandhoff

With tremendous sadness we share the passing of Penelope B. Sandhoff, a loving and wonderful wife, mother and friend to all the lives she touched. Penny passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on March 2, 1948 in Athens, Ohio to the late Richard and Suzanne (Danford) Banks.

Penny lived her life to a quote from one of her favorite movies "I don't want to grow up!" from Peter Pan. She was a dedicated wife and mother who lived to see joy on the faces of her husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends. She touched the hearts of anyone she met, including those who helped support and care for her in the last few weeks. Penny loved with the same warmth that can only be found in her favorite spot, soaking under the sun, watching her husband cast a line, and her children foraging for sea shells at a low tide on the beaches of Sanibel.

Penny passionately dedicated countless hours in coaching her daughter in baton twirling to include many long nights at the multipurpose room at Riverside Methodist Church, traveling mile after mile for competitions near and far. The results of both of their efforts earned Jenny national age group championships, several times over and many other accolades. Jenny's competition outfits had more glitter and rhinestones you could possibly imagine, all individually hand crafted by Penny.

Her favorite time of year without question is Christmas. Her passion to spread the magic of the season is where she shined the most. Showering her grandchildren with love and smiles - and maybe few extra presents! Not a day goes by our households do not display 'I believe in Santa Claus.'

In addition to her career as a real estate agent, she dedicated time, energy and love to The Ohio State University Chi Omega sorority chapter as a senior advisor. Working as a team with her mother Suzanne, and dearest friend Sylvia Hayes, they dedicated themselves to the development of young women.

Penny will be deeply missed by her husband, Robert; children Scott and Jenny; grandchildren Nicholas (14), Jordan (10) and Elijah (7); and Cousin's Rebecca Jo Dent and Richard Dent. For her family and friends she was a rock, a foundation of strength and love, and she was always ready with a patient and listening ear.

In addition to her parents, Penny was preceded in death by her Aunt Barbara and Uncle Richard Dent, who she always held close to her heart.

A memorial service and celebration with family and friends will be held at a later date. From Penny and our entire family we wish you all the love in the world and a Merry Christmas.

"Even to your old age I am He, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save"