Sandy Gale Stephens

Ms. Sandy Gale Stephens died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on July 28th 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 47. Sandy is survived by her parents, (mother) Dortha Stephens of Lawrence, Indiana, (surrogates) Darrell Cummings, and Gayla Burnett of Fishers, Indiana; (son) Jonathan Stephens and his wife Amanda; (siblings), Linda Garza and her husband Rudy of Union City, Ohio, Cheryl Pollitt and her husband James of Evansville, Indiana, Tony Stephens of Port Orchard, Washington, twin brother Danny Stephens and his wife Misty of Lawrence, Indiana, Wendy Coffman-Auker of Coatesville, Indiana, Lydia Stephens of Lawrence, Indiana, Candy Gooden of Brookeville, Ohio, James Gooden II of Winchester, Indiana, Chrystal Deal of Ridgeville, Indiana, Ted Gooden of Union City, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father Robert Stephens of Lawrence, Indiana,( brother) Lowell Stephens of Union City, Ohio, sister-in-law Velma (Bambi) Stephens of Port Orchard Washington, and Grand Nephew Mike L. Fisher of Fort Recovery, Ohio. Sandy was born on July 2nd, 1967 in Union City, Indiana to Robert and Dortha Stephens. She earned a specialist certification from Clarian Health Partners in 2007 with a specialty in Medical Assistance. Sandy most recently was employed by Southwest Health Center as a Medical Assistant. Her grandchildren, Jyel and Shadow, remember her as a kind, gentle and caring grandmother who encouraged them to always be hopeful and full of love. Sandy was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and could make people happy just by flashing her infectious smile. She was a generous and caring individual who loved music and was passionate about having a positive impact on her grandchildren's lives. She was a very spiritual person who attended various places of worship. Saturday a visitation and celebration of life will be held from 5 p.m- 9 p.mA funeral is scheduled for Sunday August 3rd , at 3 p.m. with a viewing from 2-3 p.m. at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral home located on Holt Road in Indianapolis, Indiana. Reverend James Pollitt Jr. will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sandy's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the memorial fund at any Chase bank.The family would like to thank the entire care staff and physicians of the CVTU at St. Vincent's Hospital for their efforts and dedication to Sandy