Sandra JoAnn Hamilton

Sandra JoAnn Hamilton went home with Jesus, lovingly and peacefully on November 5, 2024 at 10:40am at her home in Johnson City, TN, at the glorious age of 70.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Jessica Clemons and son-in-law, Jerry Clemons, of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren, Chloey Hamilton and Zoey Hamilton; daughter, Margarette Lawson and son-in-law, Randy Lawson, of Knoxville, TN; granddaughter, Marie Barker and grandson, Tyler Chandler of Big Stone Gap, VA; four great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Starley; brothers, Frank Ford and wife, Sadie, Dean Ford and wife, Cindy, and Randy Ford and wife, Rachelle. As well as her loving feline companion of 13 years, Missy.

Sandra was born on April 26, 1954 to loving parents, Betty Hood and Joseph Ford, in Greenville, SC. Sandra was a wonderful daughter and big sister. As a child she was very feisty and definitely loved climbing trees.

Sandra was a beautiful, loving, and strong woman. She was never afraid to be herself and she loved her family with all her heart. She was an expert gardener, growing absolutely anything and everything like her parents. She also loved to read, listen to music, and do arts and crafts. She collects teddy bears and jewelry. She also loved animals but had a special love for cats. Her favorite color was purple, and she loved Lilies, Roses, and Tulips. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she loved to decorate the tree. She was an amazing person who taught everyone she met something. She was a Fantastic cook and loved to bake. She always said life was short and to celebrate every moment of it. Therefore her final wish was for her family and friends to celebrate her journey to Heaven, and her time here on earth.