Sandra Ann Hartwick, Jonesborough, lost her courageous 12-year battle with breast cancer, and went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016.
She loved Charlie Mauk, her husband and soul mate of 22 years with all her heart, and step-daughtrer Holly Kimlan Mauk, her mother Rose Burgess, her sister and best friend Karen Heiler, as well as two brothers, three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, eight nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Reuel Hartwick.
Sandi was a very active fundraiser for Relay for Life and was given the 2015 Volunteer of the Year award by Relay for Life of Jonesborough a few days before her passing.
She loved her church family at Jonesborough United Methodist Church, where she was active as a volunteer. Sandi was a bright light in this world and will continue to shine on because she helped so many people. She lived life to its fullest and lit the way for others with her beautiful and kind smile.
Celebration of life services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Jonesborough United Methodist Church with Pastor Karen Lane officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society NE Office 508 Princeton Rd. Suite 102 Johnson City, TN 37601 or Jonesborough United Methodist Church P.O. Box 119 Jonesborough, TN 37659.
05/14/2016
Steve Martin, Holt, Michigan
I was so honored to be able to sing at Sandi's Memorial Service this morning at Saint James Catholic Church in Mason. Charlie, it was wonderful to meet you again after all these years and share our sorrow at Sandi's passing. Your deep and unending love for your soul mate was very evident in the personal stories you shared with me. I hope that my recollections of her from our days working together at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and my observations of her jubilant, spunky spirit and of her generosity were of some comfort to you. Connie,it was great to see you again and to meet Larry. Karen, what can I say? It was wonderful to find out that you are the sister of one of my favorite co-workers from my days at MDA. You and your Charlie will now forever remind me of lovely Sandi whenever I see you at St. James. My prayers are with all of you.
I knew Sandi when I worked for the Dept. of Ag. in Lansing. She was such a WONDERFUL person. She was always very helpful and kind. She always had a smile when I needed it most. She was a very creative person. I remember her sharing all of her sewing and arts and crafts stuff. She was very talented and artistic. She once made me a giant stuffed gingerbread holding a sign that read Cookie Queen because I loved to bake cookies. She often talked about Charlie and Holly, her mother and her sister. She will be greatly missed, but know that she made an impact in people's lives and for that I am very much appreciative.
Charlie, I was saddened to learn of Sandi's passing. She was such a vibrant, lively, warm neighbor and I know she will be missed by many. Know however, that she will ALWAYS be with you . . in your thoughts, in your memories, and in your heart.
04/02/2016
Carolyn Norton
Charlie-Just read of Sandi's passing in the Lansing State Journal. You might remember photographing our wedding here in Westphalia back in 1988 and then I worked with Sandi in Agriculture for many years - she was my mentor and I so looked up to her! I think we helped each other through a few rough times and I so valued her friendship! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
04/02/2016
Martha Moore Morris
I graduated with Sandy from High School in Mason, Michigan and over the years lost touch with her. She was indeed a bright soul and indeed lite up every room she entered. She always had a smile on her face and it was always a 100-watt smile! I have not doubt she made a large impact on the community in which she lived and am very sorry for her family's loss. She will brighten heaven.
04/02/2016
Ben Darling, Holt MI
Sincere thoughts and prayers for Sandy and her
family. An awesome women that took me under her wing
when I was a young kid at the MI Dept of Ag, always
treating everyone with class and caring, a true
Sparkle in life. As a caregiver for my wife Deanna
and an active Relay for Lifer in Michigan, I thank
Sandy and and her family for their efforts that have
helped so many others, including Deanna. Sandy is a
true angel and we are all better people for having
had Sandy touch our lives. Sandy, you have left a
wonderful mark and we will miss you dearly.
03/31/2016
Anne G'Fellers Mason
Sandi was a sweet lady and a dear soul, and she loved Charlie very much. She left a big impact on her community, and we all feel the loss.
How very sorry to hear of Sandi's passing. I
always looked forward to meeting her and Charlie
around Jonesborough. Sandi always had a smile and
so much positive energy around her you just wanted
to be in her company. She will be sorely missed. I
thought I saw an extra bright star in the
Heaven's-I'm calling it Sandi. Love, thoughts and
prayers to her family.
03/30/2016
George Coleman
Charlie, I just got the news of Sandra's passing. Just want you to know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. God bless you and your family.
George Coleman
Sandi was truly a bright and shining star to everyone she ever met. I shall always remember her beautiful smile and will cherish the friendship that we shared.
