Sandra Alice Kay was born September 1st, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, to Evelyn and Ronald Kay, followed by her younger sister, Jeanne. She dedicated her life to public service and was a social butterfly, deeply ingrained in the Stockbridge community.
Sandie served as editor and reporter for the local newspaper, The Town Crier, through the 90’s and early 2000’s. She also served as an EMT with the Stockbridge Ambulance Service. Later in her career, she served as the school nurse and office administration for Stockbridge Community Schools. Sandie volunteered in every aspect of the Stockbridge community, including organizing the community Thanksgiving dinners, and assisting in the Christmas Toy drives at the local Community Outreach Center. She was even awarded the State of Michigan Volunteer of the Year Certificate by the Michigan Governor.
Sandie was a book worm, known to read several books per week, and she loved music, dancing, and singing. She especially loved singing “Happy Birthday” in her very own special manner. An unforgettable serenade for those who were lucky enough to experience the performance live. A loving and generous soul, Sandie played a motherly role to many youths growing up in Stockbridge and impacted countless lives in a positive manner.
Sandie loved her friends, her family, and “her man” Larry. Sandie is survived by her son, John and wife Camila, her son, Sam and Winter, and her grand dogs, Prescott and Fiji.
She was a friend to everyone, a stranger to none, and loved her Stockbridge community members. She could be found on Sundays at the Crossroads Community Church, even as her health declined, she never wanted to miss Sunday service.
Sandie will be missed by all, and the Village of Stockbridge lost a community pilar with her passing.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post #510 in Stockbridge. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m., with brief service and time of sharing at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner catered by Smokehouse 52 BBQ.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
