Sandy Jo Smith
July 5, 1965 - April 8, 2016
In Loving Memory
I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to Sandys family. There's such a sense of helplessness when our loved one dies. I'd like to share with you some scriptural thoughts that really helped me. Prayer is so valuable at a time like this, but it's not that prayer simply makes us feel better. 2 Cor. 4:7 says that God can give us, "...power beyond what is normal" to go from one day to the next". This does not mean that we no longer cry or that we forget, but it means we can recover. The reason we recover is because of our hope. Jesus Christ talked about our hope in John 5:28, "...all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out". Jesus was referring to the resurrection; this is our hope that helps us recover and gives us power to go on. 2 Cor 1:3 describes our Creator as, "... the God of all comfort". One way that God comforts us is by moving people who care about us, to give us words of encouragement that we need to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you now during this time of sorrow.
Elaine Lambert
westlake, LA
My relationship with Sandy has spanned over 25 years and I have never had a better friend and colleague. She upheld the highest professional standards and displayed unconditional love towards her family members. My thoughts are with the entire family, and especially Aidan and Woody, who I enjoyed spending time with at their Las Vegas home. I will always remember Sandy regularly meeting me at the local Macayo's for our Mexican food "fix". I loved my friend and miss her. My prayers are with you.
Dennis L. Henson
las vegas, NV
I did not know Sandy, but I know her sister Carol and the love and admiration she had for her. Sandy's father grew up in my home town,so I have always felt connected to this family. My heartfelt condolences to all at the passing of your amazing daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend. God bless you.
Dawn Stevenson
west valley city, UT
My condolences. I went to high school with Sandy and remember many fun times. I am sorry to hear that she has been ill and has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stacy
Stacy (Poulos) Tselekis
bethesda, MD