Sandra H Girvin

She was 78. Sandra was born September 3, 1946, in West Palm Beach, FL. She moved to Gotha as an infant and was raised in Hamm’s Country Store which was owned and operated by her parents, Charles and Marjorie Hamm. (The landmark building is now known as the restaurant Yellow Dog Eats). She graduated from Lakeview High School at the top of her class. She attended the University of Florida where she earned a Masters Degree in Economics and went on to pursue her doctorate. She remained an avid Gator supporter. Sandra had many varied interests including interior design, music and arts, cooking and charitable work. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was an accomplished pianist and was a competition-level equestrian. She was an animal lover who loved her many dogs and cats and never met a stray animal that she didn’t want to take in.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ralph, her daughter Caroline (Sean) Hartman, son Charles (Bernadette) Girvin, her sister Barbara Bryan, four grandchildren and her Siamese cat, “Boots”, who was her constant companion in her later years.

The graveside service was be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Florida 34734.