Obituary

Sandra Sandee Franklin
(September 6, 1957 - October 29, 2010)

Sandra L. Sandee Evans Franklin, of Milton, W.Va., was lovingly embraced by our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Sandee was born September 6, 1957 in Huntington, West Virginia to Helen G. Evans and the late William A. Evans. Sandee brought a special ray of sunshine into the lives of others. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, grammie, and friend. Sandee devoted her life to her family. She is survived by her mother, Helen G. Evans; her brother William J. Evans; her daughter, Katherine G. Katie Denning and son-in-law Ben and their son Ben; son Adam D. Franklin and his daughter Ryleigh Grace; daughter Jennie L. Cummings and son-in-law Mel; nephew William J. Evans, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth, and niece Nicole Gale Evans. Sandee is also survived by her companion of twelve years, Joseph Dragovich, with whom she shared many special times.

Sandee graduated with very high honors from Huntington East High School in 1975 and cum laude from Marshall University in 2001 with a counseling degree. While attending Marshall University, Sandee met very dear friends, Bonnie Bailey and Linda Bondurant. She was a lifelong member of Highlawn Baptist Church and most recently attended First United Methodist and New Life Church. Sandee was a fabulous stay at home mother. She gave her children the gift of a marvelous childhood. For seventeen years, Sandee was a devoted nursery worker at Highlawn Baptist Church. Sandee was a confident leader and served as PTO president at Gallaher Elementary, led the Beverly Hills Middle School air conditioning drive, and worked tirelessly for the Huntington East High School Band Boosters. After graduating from Marshall in 2001, she became the Physician Recruiter at Huntington Internal Medicine Group where she successfully brought many valuable physicians to the Huntington area. In 2004, Sandee found her dream job as pharmaceutical sales representative for Dey Phamaceuticals. As always, Sandee excelled and in 2007 was Deys number one pharmaceutical representative in the United States. She received multiple Presidents Cup Awards for her outstanding work in pharmaceutical sales. Sandee enjoyed traveling and visited many countries, including Israel, Greece, and various Carribean Islands. One of her favorite places on earth was Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where she recently spent her last vacation. Sandee was adored by her family, friends, and co-workers. Her loving and compassionate spirit will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

The family wishes to express appreciation for the wonderful care provided to Sandee by the Cabell Huntington Hospital Oncology nurses and staff, the nurses and staff at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, and her physicians, Dr. Gerard Oakley and Dr. Linda Savory.

Sandee loved animals and was a loyal supporter of Little Victories Animal Rescue. In lieu of flowers, Sandee requested that memorial contributions be made to Little Victories Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 247, Barboursville, WV, 25504.

The family will gather and greet friends on Thursday, November 4th, at Fifth Avenue Baptist Chapel at 10 a.m. A Celebration of Sandee life will follow at 11 a.m. with Sandee lifelong friend, Reverend Jerry Chapman, officiating. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.