Sandra (Sandy) Anne Hart

Born at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta on September 13th, 1942, Sandra (Sandy) Anne Hart was carried into glory on Monday, August 22nd, 2016. A Christian, she had depended on her Lord Jesus Christ through several years of declining health. Those left lonely for her presence here on this earth are sisters Rebecca (Becky) Hart of Atlanta and Deborah Belyeu (Barry) of Chattahoochee Hills; nephew Zane D Bailey of Newnan; nieces M Kathryn (Kate) Bailey of Chicago and Lara L Bailey of San Diego; and a host of friends and neighbors who dearly loved her. Sandy attended Christ Church Presbyterian in Atlanta the past several years, and had enjoyed fellowship at the First Baptist Church of Peachtree City. The E.M. Hart family had also lived in Charlotte, NC, where Deborah was born and an aunt and uncle had remained; Sandy’s cousin - Rosalyn Weekley (Jim) - has been a continuing blessing to her as she recuperated from a stroke and other illnesses these past few years. Sandy worked at the Oxford Bindery and for the Atlanta Journal/Constitution in Atlanta, and founded Sanco Publications during the 1980s, which sold advertising programs for small, weekly newspapers around the southeast. “She could sell ice to Eskimos,” said her family, adding that this stellar saleslady took after her dad, Ernest Maurice Hart; he had been a top salesman at Highland Bakery and for the Big K stores (later WalMart). Her mother, Anne McDonald, had been a home missionary during the 1960s. A Fayette County and Peachtree City resident for years, Sandy’s health necessitated a move to Atlanta in 2012. A patriot through and through, she furnished a large flag for the skilled nursing facility she called home. Over the years, she has enriched the lives of so many people, engaging in spirited debates on politics and healthy foods and a plethora of other opinions. But, it was her love for family - and a vulnerability that resided alongside a fierce inner strength and faith - that made her such a “steel magnolia.” She called her youngest sister, “almost my child,” having helped to raise her during the formative years when their mother took the family across the nation to work with elementary school children after the Bible and prayer had been removed from the public school system. Debbie credits Sandy with being the steady influence who helped to mold her personality and give her an anchor, of sorts. Becky and Sandy, closer in age to each other, enjoyed each other’s company all their lives. The sisters had helped to care for Sandy during the past five years. Known for her extensive vocabulary, Sandy enjoyed Bible Studies and discussing world affairs; she watched the news and read everything she could find. Though she lived alone and didn’t engage in many formal activities, her upbeat personality and love of learning attracted others. Those around her at the facilities where she resided knew that it was her faith that controlled a fear of the unknown, whether it be health issues or others. Her family learned just over the past few years of special needs that had challenged Sandy all her life. “We may not have known, but the Lord did, and He watched over her as a loving Father,” says Debbie. Sandy supported Messianic Jewish foundations serving Russia, the Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) that she watched so much, and her church, Christ Church Presbyterian on Peachtree St. in Atlanta. Please donate to any or all of these as a memorial for her. Sandy Hart will be sorely missed in this world…however, as one friend put it, “Heaven is a richer place now.” Amen to that! A graveside service will be held Friday, August 26, 2016 at 3 o'clock at Holly Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Pete Jackson officiating. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory. 770-964-4800

Sandra (Sandy) Anne Hart

August 22, 2016