Sandra Lea Galloway, lovingly known as Sandi, passed away after a long battle with illness on February 25, 2025. Born on May 15, 1944, Sandi was beautiful both inside and out, admired for her friendly, fun-loving, and approachable nature. She had a unique ability to connect with everyone she met and was always quick with a smile, a kind word, or a joke to lighten the mood. A keen card and game player, she was particularly known for her competitive spirit, holding no sympathy for her opponents—especially her own children—but somehow, they did not mind.

Sandi was passionate about many things, from her love of pets and card games like Euchre and Super Samba to her fondness for 50s and 60s music, WWII movies, TV shows like Wipeout and Survivor, and the occasional daring adventure. She enjoyed cross-stitch, ceramics, walking, reading, line dancing, and was a lifelong Disney enthusiast. With a heart full of warmth and generosity, she had the innate ability to know exactly what to say at the right time, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Galloway; her son, Dan Jenkins; her daughters, Vickie (Jim) Disch and Eve (Mark) Kuckuck; her step-daughters, Tiffanie Galloway Hicks and Tara (Ryan) Rowe; her brothers, Don Roberts and Ron (Clare) Roberts; her sister, Shirley (Stan) Puskarz; her beloved grandchildren, Nick, Olivia, Sam, Abby, Devin, Dillan, Noah, Miles, and Sophia; and numerous other family members, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is joined in rest by her parents, Leroy and Frances Roberts; her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Marty Roberts; her sister-in-law, Edith Roberts; and her precious grandson, Will Kuckuck.

Raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sandi was the youngest of five children and graduated early from Central High School, excelling academically. She worked tirelessly in every role she took on, from volunteering at local hospitals, churches, and schools to serving as a PTA president. Her career path included working as a secretary/bookkeeper for the Girl Scouts of America, local optometrists, Fort Wayne Community Schools, and later Southern Lifestyles Furniture (which was appropriate because she had a wonderful knack for interior style).

In 1986, Sandi married Tom, and together, they created a life full of love and adventure, eventually moving to The Villages, Florida, in 2002. Here, she continued to make lifelong friends, leaving a lasting impact on all who met her. They opened their home to friends and family and provided a "bed and breakfast" to anyone wishing to visit Central Florida. Sandi was a real-life Disney princess, and her talents as a Disney day trip coordinator were unmatched. She mastered all the different ways to navigate the parks and regularly created magical experiences for her grandchildren.

Sandi's most significant accomplishment, however, was as a mother. She not only raised her children with love and devotion but also opened her heart to anyone who needed a "mom hug," a listening ear, or a cheerleader in the stands. Whether it was attending a dance recital, play performance, or band competition, Sandi was always there, fully present for her family and friends. Her legacy is one of compassion, duty to community, and a deep love of the arts.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal ceremony. Instead, an Open House style Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on March 23, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at

Fenney Recreational Center, 3200 Fenney Way, The Villages, Florida, 32163. Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to one of Sandi's favorite charities:

Easterseals

Girl Scouts of America

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Sandi's legacy of kindness, empathy, and generosity will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.