Sandy Humphrey is our Director of Children’s Ministry @ New Hope’s Loudonville Campus. I loved and respected her like my own Mother. Words cannot express what she meant to me, our staff, our church, her family and her Extreme Kidz.
Sandy went home to be with the Lord today @ 8:20 am. Sandy unexpectantly slipped into a coma after her heart stopped during surgery to remove blood clots from her arm and leg. Nobody was prepared for this or saw it coming. It was supposed to be a routine surgery that we were praying would be the start of her returning to full health.
Services @ New Hope this Sunday. Calling Hours 2-5, Celebration of Life Service beginning @ 5.
Please leave a tribute to her or prayer for the family below in the comments.
Pretty sure my last words to her on the phone that she heard were, “I love you…bye.”
I’ll just leave it at that.
Grandma,I’ll always miss, you. You were always there when I needed you, and I will never forget you. You loved me even though I wasn’t your grandchild, you loved me as one. I thank you for that. Grandma you’re singin with the angels now, and I don’t know someone as deserving as you. God called you home before I wanted to let go but, you left me with some good things to remember, so as long as so many of us live, you will live on. You were an amazing woman,a terrific grandma and a woman after God’s own heart. So grandma, thank you for all you did for me in this life and for loving me. I will miss you dearly but here is my goodbye, you rose up on eagles wings now and are resting in the arms of Jesus. So see ya when God calls me to the other side. I love you.
Sandy and family,Although i never knew Sandy on a personal level, when people talk of Sandy and what she has done for New Hope, I feel that i know her so well. I can tell that she has a love for children, and that means so much to me. My prayer is that her family will rejoice that they know where she is now, not suffering, but rejoicing herself as she sees so many people that have gone before her. I know that she will always hold a special place in my heart for the many many things she’s done at New Hope. God bless!
Sandy…..Thank You for giving me and my family the oppotunity of kowing you. You always made me smile and could turn all frowns around. In my eyes, nothing could describe Sandy any better than Hebrews 13:2 “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” NIV. Sandy truely was a gift to all of us. She very well could have been an angel; and her love shines through her children and extended family. On behalf of me and my family, Thank You Lord for bringing us all to New Hope to witness love and kindness in action.
Sweet Sandy….your warm smile and loving spirit will be desperately missed. I pray your family finds comfort in knowing that you are safe in the arms of God. Thank you for honoring your call to New Hope, the community and to the world. I will miss you, my children will miss you. Love to you, Sweet Sandy. See you in Paradise.
Sandy & family,I will cherish all the memories of Sandy. She had a great impact on everyone in our family. A couple memories are: The time spent at her home for bible study are absolutely priceless to me. The other is the time our family was driving home from church and Ty and Taylor starting singing “Our God is an Awesome God” that they said they learned at Hopeland. I know that sweet, kind and smiling Sandy will be greatly missed, but be assured that she is with Jesus smiling as usual.My heart felt prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time.God Bless
Sandy and Family-When I think if Sandy, I think of her at the height of her happiness, singing with the kids of New Hope at the New Hope Camp-out. Sandy, singing at the top of her lungs, smiling from ear to ear. When I was sick, there was not a day that went by when I didn’t receive a card in the mail from her. (I think she bought stock in Hallmark!)It didn’t have to say anything deep -just “I Love You, Sandy.” It meant the world to me to know she was thinking of me and praying for me daily.Our hearts are breaking as we think of you leaving us here on this earth, but our hearts are rejoicing knowing you are in the heavens, singing at the top of your lungs, smiling from ear to ear.Love you and thank you Sandy!
Sandy and Family,Sue and I are so greatful that we were blessed to serve with her and her girls. God has a time and plan for everyone of us. Sandy has been called home where she can be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has been an amazing inspiration to us. We love you Sandy. See you later!Blessings
Miss Sandy-I miss you. It will be hard not seeing you when I go to Xreme Kidz. I know you are in heaven singing with the angels. Please watch over me and my family. I know you will.I love you-McKenna Banbury
So many have given their hearts to God to see His work come to fruition at New Hope and beyond. What a legacy to leave to family, New Hope, and the larger community to have served God in joy and humility as Sandy and so many others at New Hope have done and those who are continuing to serve until they too are called home. I count New Hope family as a very special blessing in my life and in the lives of so many others. Thanks, Sandy.
The last time I saw Sandy was at the Xtreme Kid’s Christmas program. I ask her how she was doing and with that contagious smile she said OK. Those kids meant so much to her, and she wasn’t going to disappoint them by not being there. God needed a special angel for a special assignment and HE knew Sandy was the one. She will be missed, but we know she is enjoying every minute in Heaven with her Savior.
malieSandy, It says in the word that there is no greater love than to lay your life down for your brother. Thank you for being a servant to all by giving up all of you so others may benifit from your loving compassion and caring for them. thank you for loving my family and for loving the children at New Hope. there are alot of good qualified people out there who can run a ministry however it was your love for the children and a servants heart that held the ministry together and I thank you for dying to self so they may live.It is hard to let you go my dearest friend however I am sure that when you saw Jesus you saw all the people and children who are in heaven because of your love and caring of them. thank you for praying with me all the time for we have seen many answers to our time with the Lord together. I prayed when you were sick for reserrected power in your body and I am sure this is how God chose to give it. Sandy, you are an amazing woman and I thank you for giving to the Lord. You walked with a humble heart giving all of you, with great joy and kindness to all of us and we will never forget you.We talked about resting, now dear Sandy you are resting in the arms of Jesus and singing praises to His Holy name. Rest now dear friend and trust us to carry on your good works and love and servanthood. I love you.
I never knew Sandy personally, but she made a big impact in my life. When I first came to New Hope, I recognized her warm smile, but I couldn’t remember where I’d seen her before. Weeks had gone by and then, like a lightbulb, I remembered. When our family needed financial assistance, I had gone to the WIC meetings in Wooster where Sandy taught me how to make healthy choices for my family. I remember feeling so humbled by having to attend such meetings, but Sandy always made me feel safe and not judged for where I was in life. I had always wanted to thank her for her beautiful smile and loving way she treated me. I regret not being able to do that in this life, but oh how I look forward to hugging her and thanking her for her kindness when I see her in heaven! What a wonderful woman and a loving example of who Jesus is.
I knew Sandy by face but not on a personal level. Until, her daughter knew I had access to a miniature mule (Millie). Which Sandy needed for the Extreme Kids Christmas Lesson. So, Sandy contacted me and at that time we became friends! She will be truly missed! Our prayers go out to the family.
Miss Sandy was a good teacher in Extreme Kids. And she did a good job keeping everything under control, Especially Me and Joseph!I’ll miss her a lot.Dylan Miller
To Sandy’s family, I am so sorry for your loss.I did not know Sandy personally,but looking at her picture her warmth and character come through! My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely. Danielle
Miss Sandy, as my son calls you. We came to see you Christmas Eve. Joshua, Faith and I waited in the waiting room and Matt made his way up stairs. Joshua prayed for you and Faith danced in the lobby. He still talks about Miss Sandy at the “old church”. His memory goes beyond normal relms and I know he will speak of you often.AS a mother of a child with Autism, accpetance of our children is not seen very openly or readily…yet you accepted him, for him. You looked beyond his autism to see a boy who needed to know Jesus love. To Sandy’s kids…your mom was incredible. The way she loved Joshua when we would come from the Wooster Campus and he was finally allowed in XK. Thank you, Sandy for loving him. Joshua talked about “Miss Sandy” today…remembering her. Much love.The Thompson’s
Sandy was a real blessing to me and my children I get W.I.C. and that is where I first met her at on of the group meetings. Sandy would come from the Ohio State Extention. and teach healthy ways to cook for infants and children. She was always a laugh and I really enjoyed hearing her talk about her grandchildren and children. My oldest daughter had her for a extreme-kids teacher a few times and always talked about her lessons after church when we would pick her up . I just wanted to let the family know what a blessing she has been to Me and my family. Condolences and blessings for the family. Robert, Pamela, Rhianna & Nichole Curry