Saundra Lucille Valentine passed into glory at age 82 on Sunday, August 24, 2025.  Longtime resident of Manchester and Wildwood, MO.  Sandie was born on October 22, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas to Troy and Fern Lewis while her dad was stationed there during WWII.  Granddaughter of Elmer and Jennie Harbison.  Raised in Oklahoma City, OK.  Earned her Elementary Education degree from Central State College, Edmond, OK in 1963 and attended Arizona State University for a summer semester in 1962.  Taught first grade at schools in Louisville, KY, Memphis, TN and St. Louis County, MO.  Sandie is survived by Larry D. Valentine her husband of 62 years; by oldest daughter Kelly Harris (Ken) of Wildwood, MO; youngest daughter Kristy Whipple (Chris) of Conway, SC; grandchildren Sarah Brown (Cash), Kristen Bauer, Aaron Bauer, Madison Whipple and Emily Whipple, and by great-grandchildren Asher Brown and Ainsley Brown.

Sandie loved taking care of her grandchildren over the years and was deeply beloved by all of them. They will all miss their Grammy.

Sandie influenced many souls both inside and outside of her family for Jesus.  Sandie studied and taught with Community Bible Study (CBS) and Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), both in the adult and children's classes. Since 1988 Sandie was also a deeply involved a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Eureka, MO.

Sandie loved to travel throughout the United States and the world.  She traveled from coast to coast and north to south in the US, and throughout Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, even down under to New Zealand and Australia.  Her favorite place to travel was Estes Park, CO where she loved listening to the elk bugle during their evening walks.

Sandie moved into the memory care unit of Autumn View Gardens of Ellisville, MO in July 2024.  She was well - loved by the staff and if you happened to visit her, she would regale you with stories about her friends, family, children and grandchildren scrolling through her digital picture frame. This was a Godsend as it helped her to never forget the names of anyone who's picture was displayed there.

Services: Memorial Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse . Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.