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Sandra Vollenweider Obituary

VOLLENWEIDER, Sandra P., 68, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2008. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leo A. Vollenweider. She is survived by her loving daughter, Theresa V. Sims; son-in-law, Darrell W. Sims; two grandsons; her mother, Evelyn D. Putt; and two brothers, Samuel J. Putt of Florida, and Allen D. Putt of California. She is also survived by many caring members of her late husband's family. Sandra was a wonderful wife and mother. A kind and compassionate woman who always offered encouragement to others, she was proud of her two grandsons and cherished spending time with them. She was a retired federal employee with 34 years of service and attended Cool Spring Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors. She enjoyed horseback riding for many years and participated in water sports. She and her family loved going on trips to Nags Head, N.C., and also to her late husband's hometown of New Orleans, La. Also, she liked doing volunteer work, especially at St. Joseph's Villa, working with children and teaching them to read. She will be affectionately remembered and greatly missed. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2008.

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April 25, 2008

Theresa, please accept my condolences on the lost of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teresa Vessels (MD) (Daughter of Howard Spurlock)

Dawn Chenault

April 25, 2008

Theresa, bless your heart....to have been through so much at such a young age. Your love and devotion to your mother was such an inspiration. You stood by and supported her during the most difficult times, with the strength that only our Lord could provide. We will continue to pray for you and your family as you face the days ahead. Please let us know if we can do anything for you....anything at all. We are so very sorry for your loss. May the love of our Lord and Savior bring you comfort and peace. Love, Dawn, Stan, Ellie, and Stanley

Dale Mise

April 25, 2008

Theresa, I am praying for you and your family. Your Mom was a very special lady and I know she will be greatly missed. We're praying that God will give you peace and comfort during this time as only He can.

Shelley Moser

April 25, 2008

I knew Sandra from working with her at IVNA. She was a very kind, loving and warm person. She always had a smile on her face and something upbeat and encouraging to say. I know she will be greatly missed but always remembered.

Carolyn White

April 24, 2008

Dear Theresa,

Your mother's love for you and your family was the cornerstone of her life. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kathy Straughn

April 24, 2008

Theresa, we were so sorry to hear your mother had passed away. She was a wonderful and friendly person and will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sam and Kathy Straughn

Brenda Bavaro

April 24, 2008

Sorry to hear of the death of Sandra. She was a patient of mine from Dr. Kalyani Kumar's office. Only knew her as a patient but she was very nice.

Vallie Anderson

April 24, 2008

To the Family of Sandra Vollenweider
My sincerest condolences to you all. I was truly sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. Having worked with her at IVNA for many years, Sandy remained warmly concerned for me as a single mom. She always sought me out to ask about my girls, adding admiration, compliments, and encouragement. Yet, I never heard Sandy issue a word of complaint, even when touching on some of the challenges she faced. Her gentle spirit will certainly be missed but I pray that your loving memories would be a comfort to you especially now. May God bless you all.

Colonel Donald Clary

April 23, 2008

Theresa, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family in the loss of your mother. Sandra was a devoted civil servant and I was very fortunate to have her on my staff at the Command Logistics Office for the Virginia Army National Guard until her retirement. She was the first employee I hired when we opened the office and she was instrumental in establishing our office administrative processes and standards of excellence. May God bless you, comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Karen Langley

April 23, 2008

Theresa, words can not express the sadness I feel. You've been through so much, stood strong, and demonstrated such courage. I wish there was something I could say to make your grief less, but that's all in God's hand. Just know your friends are here for you and your family. May Our Lord wrap his arms around you so you can feel his substaining love. We love ya, Karen, Jimmy, Jacob, and Ethan

St. Joseph's Villa Catherine Stanley

April 23, 2008

To The Family of Sandra Vollenweider:
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Sandra is a beloved member of our volunteer family at St. Joseph's Villa. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had such a devoted and caring volunteer within our family. For more than 8 years Sandra has faithfully and joyfully tutored many of our children. Her bright smiles and warm hugs were always appreciated by the children and staff. We are grateful that she is at peace although she will be deeply missed by many.

Diane Walker

April 23, 2008

Teresa I am sorry about your mother, she was such a nice lady the few times we talked on the phone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Murphy

April 23, 2008

Theresa, May God continue to carry you and your family in His loving arms. And, may you all find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you will always have in your heart of your mother. You are much in my thoughts and my prayers during this very difficult time.

Frederick L. Bates, III

April 23, 2008

To the Family of
Sandra P. Vollenweider:

Please accept my deepests sympathies in your time of loss.
I knew Sandra some years ago when I served with the office of Chief of Staff, Logistics, Virginia Army National Guard, in Richmond, VA.
Sandra was a great help to me in my work and touched all those who knew her.

Sincerely,

Denise Sprouse

April 23, 2008

Theresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that your Mom and Dad are reunited and smileing down on you and your family.

Bruce Boardman

April 23, 2008

Dear Theresa
You have been through a lot these past years since your Dad passed. Helping your Mom through that and also standing with her during her battle with cancer. My heart goes out to you for your wonderful love and courage you have shown with your parents. Your Mom and Dad are very special to me, I love them both and I will always cheerish the wonderful memories of all the great times we spent together. Now they are together once again and while I know you feel pain and sorrow I hope you can also rejoice knowing they are ok. My Love to you and your family, you are a very special person Theresa.

Rebecca Magee

April 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lorrie Uttrich

April 23, 2008

Dear Theresa and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Over the last five years, your Mom and I became good friends and I will remember those times with fondness. I will miss her very much. We laughed, vented, told stories and gave helpful hints to one another. She was a wonderful person and friend and I was blessed to know her. If there is anything I can do ,let me know.
My prayers are with you,
Lorrie

Yvonne Williams

April 23, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts are with you in the difficult days ahead. I have known Sandra for many years and will miss her visits to the Northern Neck. We have enjoyed many good times together and she will be sadly missed.

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